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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.56, 564.72 and 145.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.56, 564.72 and 145.28 is: 217.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.56 : 564.72 = 145.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.56/564.72 = 145.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.56x = 564.72 × 145.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.56x = 82,039.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,039.70/376.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.87

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