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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.17, 565.47 and 322.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.17, 565.47 and 322.71 is: 485.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.17 : 565.47 = 322.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.17/565.47 = 322.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.17x = 565.47 × 322.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.17x = 182,482.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,482.82/376.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.11

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