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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.64, 565.76 and 318.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.64, 565.76 and 318.97 is: 479.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.64 : 565.76 = 318.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.64/565.76 = 318.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.64x = 565.76 × 318.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.64x = 180,460.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,460.47/376.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.13

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