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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.79, 564.26 and 214.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.79, 564.26 and 214.58 is: 321.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.79 : 564.26 = 214.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.79/564.26 = 214.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.79x = 564.26 × 214.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.79x = 121,075.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,075.02/376.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.34

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