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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.85, 563.85 and 319.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.85, 563.85 and 319.16 is: 477.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.85 : 563.85 = 319.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.85/563.85 = 319.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.85x = 563.85 × 319.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.85x = 179,955.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,955.55/376.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.53

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