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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.26, 563.85 and 213.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.26, 563.85 and 213.45 is: 319.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.26 : 563.85 = 213.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.26/563.85 = 213.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.26x = 563.85 × 213.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.26x = 120,353.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,353.78/376.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.87

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