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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.19, 565.92 and 316.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.19, 565.92 and 316.08 is: 474.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.19 : 565.92 = 316.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.19/565.92 = 316.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.19x = 565.92 × 316.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.19x = 178,875.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,875.99/377.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.23

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