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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.60, 562.72 and 320.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.60, 562.72 and 320.93 is: 480.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.60 : 562.72 = 320.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.60/562.72 = 320.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.60x = 562.72 × 320.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.60x = 180,593.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,593.73/375.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.81

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