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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.41, 564.62 and 213.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.41, 564.62 and 213.75 is: 320.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.41 : 564.62 = 213.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.41/564.62 = 213.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.41x = 564.62 × 213.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.41x = 120,686.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,686.46/376.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.62

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