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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.66, 565.76 and 316.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.66, 565.76 and 316.06 is: 473.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.66 : 565.76 = 316.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.66/565.76 = 316.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.66x = 565.76 × 316.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.66x = 178,814.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,814.11/377.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.48

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