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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.90, 562.85 and 322.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.90, 562.85 and 322.36 is: 481.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.90 : 562.85 = 322.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.90/562.85 = 322.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.90x = 562.85 × 322.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.90x = 181,440.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,440.33/376.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.40

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