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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.72, 565.14 and 308.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.72, 565.14 and 308.53 is: 462.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.72 : 565.14 = 308.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.72/565.14 = 308.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.72x = 565.14 × 308.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.72x = 174,362.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,362.64/376.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.84

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