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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.11, 564.21 and 280.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.11, 564.21 and 280.53 is: 420.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.11 : 564.21 = 280.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.11/564.21 = 280.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.11x = 564.21 × 280.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.11x = 158,277.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,277.83/376.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.83

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