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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.48, 560.02 and 318.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.48, 560.02 and 318.08 is: 474.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.48 : 560.02 = 318.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.48/560.02 = 318.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.48x = 560.02 × 318.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.48x = 178,131.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,131.16/375.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.41

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