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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.43, 565.76 and 214.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.43, 565.76 and 214.77 is: 321.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.43 : 565.76 = 214.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.43/565.76 = 214.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.43x = 565.76 × 214.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.43x = 121,508.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,508.28/377.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.94

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