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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.16, 562.42 and 324.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.16, 562.42 and 324.40 is: 486.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.16 : 562.42 = 324.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.16/562.42 = 324.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.16x = 562.42 × 324.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.16x = 182,449.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,449.05/375.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.32

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