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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.53, 563.70 and 213.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.53, 563.70 and 213.53 is: 320.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.53 : 563.70 = 213.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.53/563.70 = 213.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.53x = 563.70 × 213.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.53x = 120,366.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,366.86/375.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.53

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