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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.53, 565.34 and 212.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.53, 565.34 and 212.32 is: 318.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.53 : 565.34 = 212.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.53/565.34 = 212.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.53x = 565.34 × 212.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.53x = 120,036.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,036.08/376.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.79

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