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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.48, 564.12 and 354.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.48, 564.12 and 354.75 is: 532.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.48 : 564.12 = 354.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.48/564.12 = 354.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.48x = 564.12 × 354.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.48x = 200,121.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,121.57/375.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.98

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