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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.51, 562.98 and 310.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.51, 562.98 and 310.31 is: 465.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.51 : 562.98 = 310.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.51/562.98 = 310.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.51x = 562.98 × 310.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.51x = 174,698.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,698.32/375.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.23

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