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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.01, 564.18 and 211.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.01, 564.18 and 211.29 is: 317.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.01 : 564.18 = 211.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.01/564.18 = 211.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.01x = 564.18 × 211.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.01x = 119,203.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,203.04/376.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.02

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