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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.30, 563.46 and 273.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.30, 563.46 and 273.82 is: 410.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.30 : 563.46 = 273.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.30/563.46 = 273.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.30x = 563.46 × 273.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.30x = 154,286.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,286.62/376.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.01

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