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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.98, 565.80 and 212.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.98, 565.80 and 212.64 is: 319.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.98 : 565.80 = 212.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.98/565.80 = 212.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.98x = 565.80 × 212.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.98x = 120,311.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,311.71/376.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.15

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