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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.49, 562.75 and 326.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.49, 562.75 and 326.53 is: 489.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.49 : 562.75 = 326.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.49/562.75 = 326.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.49x = 562.75 × 326.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.49x = 183,754.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,754.64/375.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.38

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