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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.20, 561.48 and 324.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.20, 561.48 and 324.44 is: 485.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.20 : 561.48 = 324.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.20/561.48 = 324.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.20x = 561.48 × 324.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.20x = 182,166.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,166.57/375.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.52

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