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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.12, 564.06 and 319.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.12, 564.06 and 319.88 is: 478.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.12 : 564.06 = 319.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.12/564.06 = 319.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.12x = 564.06 × 319.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.12x = 180,431.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,431.51/377.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.45

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