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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.38, 561.79 and 314.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.38, 561.79 and 314.58 is: 470.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.38 : 561.79 = 314.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.38/561.79 = 314.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.38x = 561.79 × 314.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.38x = 176,727.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,727.90/375.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.80

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