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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.92, 563.85 and 318.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.92, 563.85 and 318.78 is: 476.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.92 : 563.85 = 318.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.92/563.85 = 318.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.92x = 563.85 × 318.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.92x = 179,744.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,744.10/376.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.88

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