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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.71, 564.38 and 318.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.71, 564.38 and 318.05 is: 477.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.71 : 564.38 = 318.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.71/564.38 = 318.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.71x = 564.38 × 318.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.71x = 179,501.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,501.06/375.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.76

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