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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.20, 564.30 and 311.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.20, 564.30 and 311.40 is: 467.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.20 : 564.30 = 311.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.20/564.30 = 311.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.20x = 564.30 × 311.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.20x = 175,723.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,723.02/376.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.10

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