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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.20, 565.11 and 318.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.20, 565.11 and 318.54 is: 478.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.20 : 565.11 = 318.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.20/565.11 = 318.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.20x = 565.11 × 318.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.20x = 180,007.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,007.31/376.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.49

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