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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.35, 564.54 and 116.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.35, 564.54 and 116.35 is: 174.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.35 : 564.54 = 116.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.35/564.54 = 116.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.35x = 564.54 × 116.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.35x = 65,680.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,680.82/376.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.52

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