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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.59, 564.87 and 220.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.59, 564.87 and 220.50 is: 330.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.59 : 564.87 = 220.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.59/564.87 = 220.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.59x = 564.87 × 220.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.59x = 124,553.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,553.84/376.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.74

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