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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.10, 563.23 and 266.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.10, 563.23 and 266.75 is: 399.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.10 : 563.23 = 266.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.10/563.23 = 266.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.10x = 563.23 × 266.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.10x = 150,241.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,241.60/376.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.47

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