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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.52, 562.64 and 317.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.52, 562.64 and 317.92 is: 476.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.52 : 562.64 = 317.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.52/562.64 = 317.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.52x = 562.64 × 317.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.52x = 178,874.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,874.51/375.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.34

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