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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.56, 564.30 and 213.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.56, 564.30 and 213.91 is: 320.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.56 : 564.30 = 213.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.56/564.30 = 213.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.56x = 564.30 × 213.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.56x = 120,708.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,708.00/376.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.55

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