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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.25, 563.86 and 211.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.25, 563.86 and 211.79 is: 317.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.25 : 563.86 = 211.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.25/563.86 = 211.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.25x = 563.86 × 211.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.25x = 119,420.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,420.39/376.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.40

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