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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.32, 563.82 and 267.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.32, 563.82 and 267.54 is: 400.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.32 : 563.82 = 267.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.32/563.82 = 267.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.32x = 563.82 × 267.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.32x = 150,844.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,844.40/376.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.84

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