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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.04, 562.74 and 318.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.04, 562.74 and 318.12 is: 476.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.04 : 562.74 = 318.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.04/562.74 = 318.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.04x = 562.74 × 318.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.04x = 179,018.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,018.85/376.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.06

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