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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.79, 565.75 and 215.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.79, 565.75 and 215.58 is: 322.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.79 : 565.75 = 215.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.79/565.75 = 215.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.79x = 565.75 × 215.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.79x = 121,964.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,964.39/377.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.84

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