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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.28, 563.50 and 214.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.28, 563.50 and 214.08 is: 320.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.28 : 563.50 = 214.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.28/563.50 = 214.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.28x = 563.50 × 214.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.28x = 120,634.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,634.08/376.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.60

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