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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.74, 563.60 and 311.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.74, 563.60 and 311.48 is: 467.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.74 : 563.60 = 311.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.74/563.60 = 311.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.74x = 563.60 × 311.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.74x = 175,550.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,550.13/375.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.21

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