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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.46, 563.26 and 307.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.46, 563.26 and 307.60 is: 461.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.46 : 563.26 = 307.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.46/563.26 = 307.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.46x = 563.26 × 307.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.46x = 173,258.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,258.78/375.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.46

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