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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.35, 564.03 and 279.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.35, 564.03 and 279.25 is: 418.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.35 : 564.03 = 279.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.35/564.03 = 279.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.35x = 564.03 × 279.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.35x = 157,505.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,505.38/376.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.51

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