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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.41, 563.51 and 315.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.41, 563.51 and 315.20 is: 473.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.41 : 563.51 = 315.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.41/563.51 = 315.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.41x = 563.51 × 315.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.41x = 177,616.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,616.32/375.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.13

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