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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.77, 564.68 and 145.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.77, 564.68 and 145.44 is: 217.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.77 : 564.68 = 145.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.77/564.68 = 145.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.77x = 564.68 × 145.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.77x = 82,126.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,126.33/376.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.97

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