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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.78, 564.35 and 311.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.78, 564.35 and 311.04 is: 465.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.78 : 564.35 = 311.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.78/564.35 = 311.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.78x = 564.35 × 311.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.78x = 175,536.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,536.20/376.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.89

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