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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.03, 565.95 and 316.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.03, 565.95 and 316.82 is: 475.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.03 : 565.95 = 316.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.03/565.95 = 316.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.03x = 565.95 × 316.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.03x = 179,304.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,304.28/377.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.57

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