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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.02, 562.29 and 320.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.02, 562.29 and 320.19 is: 480.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.02 : 562.29 = 320.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.02/562.29 = 320.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.02x = 562.29 × 320.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.02x = 180,039.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,039.64/375.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.08

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