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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.33, 560.12 and 320.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.33, 560.12 and 320.46 is: 478.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.33 : 560.12 = 320.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.33/560.12 = 320.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.33x = 560.12 × 320.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.33x = 179,492.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,492.35/375.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.22

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