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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.32, 564.06 and 184.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.32, 564.06 and 184.08 is: 275.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.32 : 564.06 = 184.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.32/564.06 = 184.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.32x = 564.06 × 184.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.32x = 103,832.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,832.16/376.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.91

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