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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.06, 564.50 and 318.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.06, 564.50 and 318.99 is: 478.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.06 : 564.50 = 318.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.06/564.50 = 318.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.06x = 564.50 × 318.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.06x = 180,069.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,069.86/376.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.83

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