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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.26, 565.58 and 319.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.26, 565.58 and 319.55 is: 479.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.26 : 565.58 = 319.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.26/565.58 = 319.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.26x = 565.58 × 319.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.26x = 180,729.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,729.06/377.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.06

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