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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.04, 561.48 and 317.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.04, 561.48 and 317.08 is: 474.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.04 : 561.48 = 317.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.04/561.48 = 317.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.04x = 561.48 × 317.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.04x = 178,034.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,034.08/375.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.71

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