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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.04, 563.26 and 280.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.04, 563.26 and 280.68 is: 420.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.04 : 563.26 = 280.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.04/563.26 = 280.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.04x = 563.26 × 280.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.04x = 158,095.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,095.82/376.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.42

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