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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.48, 563.12 and 180.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.48, 563.12 and 180.35 is: 270.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.48 : 563.12 = 180.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.48/563.12 = 180.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.48x = 563.12 × 180.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.48x = 101,555.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,555.43/375.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.47

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