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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.34, 563.10 and 317.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.34, 563.10 and 317.43 is: 476.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.34 : 563.10 = 317.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.34/563.10 = 317.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.34x = 563.10 × 317.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.34x = 178,744.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,744.83/375.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.22

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