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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375, 563.30 and 306.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375, 563.30 and 306.69 is: 460.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375 : 563.30 = 306.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375/563.30 = 306.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375x = 563.30 × 306.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375x = 172,758.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,758.48/375
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.69

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