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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.32, 564.90 and 315.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.32, 564.90 and 315.40 is: 472.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.32 : 564.90 = 315.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.32/564.90 = 315.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.32x = 564.90 × 315.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.32x = 178,169.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,169.46/377.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.20

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