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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.82, 562.11 and 322.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.82, 562.11 and 322.36 is: 482.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.82 : 562.11 = 322.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.82/562.11 = 322.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.82x = 562.11 × 322.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.82x = 181,201.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,201.78/375.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.15

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