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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.44, 562.80 and 319.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.44, 562.80 and 319.30 is: 477.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.44 : 562.80 = 319.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.44/562.80 = 319.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.44x = 562.80 × 319.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.44x = 179,699.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,699.23/376.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.37

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