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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.42, 562.84 and 180.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.42, 562.84 and 180.32 is: 270.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.42 : 562.84 = 180.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.42/562.84 = 180.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.42x = 562.84 × 180.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.42x = 101,491.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,491.31/375.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.34

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