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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.27, 561.78 and 316.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.27, 561.78 and 316.26 is: 473.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.27 : 561.78 = 316.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.27/561.78 = 316.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.27x = 561.78 × 316.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.27x = 177,668.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,668.54/375.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.44

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