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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.59, 565.95 and 316.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.59, 565.95 and 316.54 is: 474.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.59 : 565.95 = 316.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.59/565.95 = 316.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.59x = 565.95 × 316.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.59x = 179,145.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,145.81/377.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.45

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