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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.24, 563.04 and 183

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.24, 563.04 and 183 is: 274.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.24 : 563.04 = 183 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.24/563.04 = 183/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.24x = 563.04 × 183
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.24x = 103,036.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,036.32/375.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.59

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