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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.01, 565.14 and 212.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.01, 565.14 and 212.56 is: 318.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.01 : 565.14 = 212.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.01/565.14 = 212.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.01x = 565.14 × 212.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.01x = 120,127.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,127.53/377.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.63

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