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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.48, 562.95 and 311.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.48, 562.95 and 311.04 is: 466.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.48 : 562.95 = 311.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.48/562.95 = 311.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.48x = 562.95 × 311.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.48x = 175,099.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,099.97/375.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.34

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