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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.24, 563.40 and 328.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.24, 563.40 and 328.80 is: 493.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.24 : 563.40 = 328.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.24/563.40 = 328.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.24x = 563.40 × 328.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.24x = 185,245.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,245.92/375.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.67

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