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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.66, 564.26 and 315.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.66, 564.26 and 315.06 is: 471.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.66 : 564.26 = 315.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.66/564.26 = 315.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.66x = 564.26 × 315.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.66x = 177,779.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,779.37/376.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.99

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