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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.14, 563.44 and 278.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.14, 563.44 and 278.94 is: 417.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.14 : 563.44 = 278.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.14/563.44 = 278.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.14x = 563.44 × 278.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.14x = 157,165.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,165.95/376.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.84

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