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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.08, 564.39 and 280.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.08, 564.39 and 280.14 is: 420.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.08 : 564.39 = 280.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.08/564.39 = 280.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.08x = 564.39 × 280.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.08x = 158,108.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,108.21/376.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.41

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