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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.41, 565.22 and 312.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.41, 565.22 and 312.02 is: 468.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.41 : 565.22 = 312.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.41/565.22 = 312.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.41x = 565.22 × 312.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.41x = 176,359.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,359.94/376.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.53

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