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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.55, 566.49 and 213.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.55, 566.49 and 213.05 is: 319.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.55 : 566.49 = 213.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.55/566.49 = 213.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.55x = 566.49 × 213.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.55x = 120,688.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,688.33/377.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.66

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