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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.48, 562.08 and 327.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.48, 562.08 and 327.48 is: 490.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.48 : 562.08 = 327.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.48/562.08 = 327.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.48x = 562.08 × 327.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.48x = 184,069.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,069.96/375.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.23

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