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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.05, 563.28 and 180.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.05, 563.28 and 180.76 is: 270.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.05 : 563.28 = 180.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.05/563.28 = 180.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.05x = 563.28 × 180.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.05x = 101,818.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,818.49/376.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.76

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