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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376, 563.94 and 267.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376, 563.94 and 267.46 is: 401.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376 : 563.94 = 267.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376/563.94 = 267.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376x = 563.94 × 267.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376x = 150,831.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,831.39/376
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.15

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