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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.28, 562.01 and 320.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.28, 562.01 and 320.12 is: 479.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.28 : 562.01 = 320.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.28/562.01 = 320.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.28x = 562.01 × 320.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.28x = 179,911.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,911.34/375.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.41

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