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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.52, 560.18 and 318.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.52, 560.18 and 318.10 is: 474.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.52 : 560.18 = 318.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.52/560.18 = 318.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.52x = 560.18 × 318.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.52x = 178,193.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,193.26/375.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.52

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