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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.23, 560.72 and 328.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.23, 560.72 and 328.32 is: 490.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.23 : 560.72 = 328.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.23/560.72 = 328.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.23x = 560.72 × 328.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.23x = 184,096.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,096.41/375.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.62

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