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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.85, 564.60 and 322.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.85, 564.60 and 322.85 is: 483.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.85 : 564.60 = 322.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.85/564.60 = 322.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.85x = 564.60 × 322.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.85x = 182,281.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,281.11/376.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.70

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