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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.63, 561.94 and 324.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.63, 561.94 and 324.82 is: 485.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.63 : 561.94 = 324.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.63/561.94 = 324.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.63x = 561.94 × 324.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.63x = 182,527.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,527.13/375.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.92

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