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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.07, 563.42 and 317.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.07, 563.42 and 317.41 is: 476.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.07 : 563.42 = 317.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.07/563.42 = 317.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.07x = 563.42 × 317.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.07x = 178,832.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,832.74/375.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.80

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