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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.44, 564.58 and 145.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.44, 564.58 and 145.32 is: 217.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.44 : 564.58 = 145.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.44/564.58 = 145.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.44x = 564.58 × 145.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.44x = 82,044.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,044.77/376.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.95

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