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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.06, 514.80 and 332.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.06, 514.80 and 332.68 is: 456.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.06 : 514.80 = 332.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.06/514.80 = 332.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.06x = 514.80 × 332.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.06x = 171,263.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,263.66/375.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.63

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