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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.52, 565.20 and 315.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.52, 565.20 and 315.96 is: 473.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.52 : 565.20 = 315.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.52/565.20 = 315.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.52x = 565.20 × 315.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.52x = 178,580.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,580.59/377.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.04

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