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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.29, 564.43 and 213.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.29, 564.43 and 213.63 is: 320.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.29 : 564.43 = 213.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.29/564.43 = 213.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.29x = 564.43 × 213.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.29x = 120,575.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,575.29/376.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.44

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