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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.41, 563.72 and 311.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.41, 563.72 and 311.02 is: 467.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.41 : 563.72 = 311.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.41/563.72 = 311.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.41x = 563.72 × 311.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.41x = 175,328.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,328.19/375.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.03

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