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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.04, 563.10 and 280.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.04, 563.10 and 280.04 is: 419.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.04 : 563.10 = 280.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.04/563.10 = 280.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.04x = 563.10 × 280.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.04x = 157,690.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,690.52/376.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.35

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