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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.28, 564.93 and 316.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.28, 564.93 and 316.26 is: 473.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.28 : 564.93 = 316.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.28/564.93 = 316.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.28x = 564.93 × 316.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.28x = 178,664.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,664.76/377.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.56

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