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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.64, 563.88 and 214.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.64, 563.88 and 214.40 is: 320.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.64 : 563.88 = 214.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.64/563.88 = 214.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.64x = 563.88 × 214.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.64x = 120,895.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,895.87/376.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.99

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