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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.16, 563.76 and 211.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.16, 563.76 and 211.40 is: 316.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.16 : 563.76 = 211.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.16/563.76 = 211.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.16x = 563.76 × 211.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.16x = 119,178.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,178.86/376.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.83

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