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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.81, 561.12 and 276.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.81, 561.12 and 276.43 is: 414.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.81 : 561.12 = 276.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.81/561.12 = 276.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.81x = 561.12 × 276.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.81x = 155,110.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,110.40/373.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.94

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