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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.56, 565.32 and 316.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.56, 565.32 and 316.54 is: 473.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.56 : 565.32 = 316.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.56/565.32 = 316.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.56x = 565.32 × 316.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.56x = 178,946.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,946.39/377.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.95

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