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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.57, 564.10 and 315.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.57, 564.10 and 315.48 is: 472.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.57 : 564.10 = 315.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.57/564.10 = 315.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.57x = 564.10 × 315.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.57x = 177,962.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,962.80/376.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.59

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