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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.92, 563.66 and 273.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.92, 563.66 and 273.86 is: 410.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.92 : 563.66 = 273.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.92/563.66 = 273.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.92x = 563.66 × 273.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.92x = 154,363.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,363.93/375.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.63

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