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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.92, 567.42 and 215.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.92, 567.42 and 215.80 is: 324.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.92 : 567.42 = 215.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.92/567.42 = 215.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.92x = 567.42 × 215.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.92x = 122,449.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,449.24/377.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.01

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