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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.45, 563.98 and 317.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.45, 563.98 and 317.78 is: 477.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.45 : 563.98 = 317.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.45/563.98 = 317.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.45x = 563.98 × 317.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.45x = 179,223.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,223.37/375.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.36

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