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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.71, 565.05 and 220.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.71, 565.05 and 220.62 is: 330.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.71 : 565.05 = 220.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.71/565.05 = 220.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.71x = 565.05 × 220.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.71x = 124,662.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,662.62/376.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.92

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