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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.10, 563.55 and 314.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.10, 563.55 and 314.90 is: 471.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.10 : 563.55 = 314.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.10/563.55 = 314.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.10x = 563.55 × 314.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.10x = 177,461.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,461.90/376.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.85

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