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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.64, 563.82 and 321.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.64, 563.82 and 321.64 is: 482.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.64 : 563.82 = 321.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.64/563.82 = 321.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.64x = 563.82 × 321.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.64x = 181,347.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,347.06/375.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.77

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