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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.92, 562.35 and 317.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.92, 562.35 and 317.78 is: 475.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.92 : 562.35 = 317.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.92/562.35 = 317.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.92x = 562.35 × 317.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.92x = 178,703.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,703.58/375.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.38

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