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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.12, 563.21 and 332.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.12, 563.21 and 332.07 is: 498.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.12 : 563.21 = 332.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.12/563.21 = 332.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.12x = 563.21 × 332.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.12x = 187,023.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,023.48/375.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.57

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