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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.27, 563.40 and 265.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.27, 563.40 and 265.98 is: 398.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.27 : 563.40 = 265.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.27/563.40 = 265.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.27x = 563.40 × 265.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.27x = 149,852.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,852.13/376.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.26

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