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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.27, 563.10 and 213.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.27, 563.10 and 213.27 is: 320.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.27 : 563.10 = 213.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.27/563.10 = 213.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.27x = 563.10 × 213.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.27x = 120,092.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,092.34/375.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.02

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