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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.43, 565.23 and 331.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.43, 565.23 and 331.16 is: 497.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.43 : 565.23 = 331.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.43/565.23 = 331.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.43x = 565.23 × 331.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.43x = 187,181.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,181.57/376.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.25

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