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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.28, 564.64 and 268.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.28, 564.64 and 268.96 is: 403.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.28 : 564.64 = 268.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.28/564.64 = 268.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.28x = 564.64 × 268.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.28x = 151,865.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,865.57/376.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.60

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