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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.76, 566 and 215.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.76, 566 and 215.04 is: 322.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.76 : 566 = 215.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.76/566 = 215.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.76x = 566 × 215.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.76x = 121,712.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,712.64/377.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.20

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