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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.87, 565.92 and 318.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.87, 565.92 and 318.23 is: 476.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.87 : 565.92 = 318.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.87/565.92 = 318.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.87x = 565.92 × 318.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.87x = 180,092.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,092.01/377.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.60

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