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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.24, 564.59 and 183.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.24, 564.59 and 183.76 is: 275.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.24 : 564.59 = 183.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.24/564.59 = 183.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.24x = 564.59 × 183.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.24x = 103,749.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,749.06/376.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.75

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