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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.55, 566.51 and 215.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.55, 566.51 and 215.28 is: 323.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.55 : 566.51 = 215.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.55/566.51 = 215.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.55x = 566.51 × 215.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.55x = 121,957.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,957.20/377.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.02

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