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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.68, 565.11 and 316.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.68, 565.11 and 316.20 is: 474.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.68 : 565.11 = 316.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.68/565.11 = 316.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.68x = 565.11 × 316.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.68x = 178,687.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,687.78/376.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.38

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