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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.60, 565.84 and 215.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.60, 565.84 and 215.36 is: 322.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.60 : 565.84 = 215.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.60/565.84 = 215.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.60x = 565.84 × 215.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.60x = 121,859.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,859.30/377.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.72

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