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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.29, 564.15 and 283.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.29, 564.15 and 283.64 is: 425.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.29 : 564.15 = 283.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.29/564.15 = 283.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.29x = 564.15 × 283.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.29x = 160,014.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,014.09/376.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.25

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