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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.73, 565.38 and 212.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.73, 565.38 and 212.76 is: 318.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.73 : 565.38 = 212.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.73/565.38 = 212.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.73x = 565.38 × 212.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.73x = 120,290.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,290.25/377.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.46

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