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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.42, 563.49 and 327.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.42, 563.49 and 327.90 is: 492.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.42 : 563.49 = 327.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.42/563.49 = 327.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.42x = 563.49 × 327.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.42x = 184,768.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,768.37/375.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.16

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