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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.11, 564.54 and 278.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.11, 564.54 and 278.74 is: 418.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.11 : 564.54 = 278.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.11/564.54 = 278.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.11x = 564.54 × 278.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.11x = 157,359.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,359.54/376.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.39

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