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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.58, 565.67 and 318.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.58, 565.67 and 318.92 is: 479.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.58 : 565.67 = 318.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.58/565.67 = 318.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.58x = 565.67 × 318.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.58x = 180,399.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,399.05/376.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.05

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