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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.25, 563.36 and 315.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.25, 563.36 and 315.50 is: 472.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.25 : 563.36 = 315.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.25/563.36 = 315.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.25x = 563.36 × 315.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.25x = 177,735.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,735.69/376.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.39

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