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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.73, 564.54 and 214.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.73, 564.54 and 214.46 is: 321.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.73 : 564.54 = 214.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.73/564.54 = 214.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.73x = 564.54 × 214.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.73x = 121,068.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,068.43/376.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.37

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