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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.83, 565.07 and 116.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.83, 565.07 and 116.78 is: 175.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.83 : 565.07 = 116.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.83/565.07 = 116.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.83x = 565.07 × 116.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.83x = 65,985.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,985.47/376.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.11

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