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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.18, 563.49 and 311.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.18, 563.49 and 311.07 is: 467.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.18 : 563.49 = 311.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.18/563.49 = 311.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.18x = 563.49 × 311.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.18x = 175,284.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,284.83/375.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.20

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