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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.56, 563.82 and 315.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.56, 563.82 and 315.54 is: 472.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.56 : 563.82 = 315.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.56/563.82 = 315.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.56x = 563.82 × 315.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.56x = 177,907.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,907.76/376.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.46

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