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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.28, 565.20 and 322.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.28, 565.20 and 322.80 is: 484.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.28 : 565.20 = 322.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.28/565.20 = 322.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.28x = 565.20 × 322.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.28x = 182,446.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,446.56/376.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.87

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