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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376, 563.52 and 213.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376, 563.52 and 213.76 is: 320.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376 : 563.52 = 213.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376/563.52 = 213.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376x = 563.52 × 213.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376x = 120,458.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,458.04/376
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.37

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