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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.75, 562.23 and 320.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.75, 562.23 and 320.67 is: 479.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.75 : 562.23 = 320.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.75/562.23 = 320.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.75x = 562.23 × 320.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.75x = 180,290.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,290.29/375.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.81

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