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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.42, 564.70 and 308.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.42, 564.70 and 308.21 is: 462.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.42 : 564.70 = 308.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.42/564.70 = 308.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.42x = 564.70 × 308.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.42x = 174,046.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,046.19/376.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.37

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