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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.44, 563.94 and 183.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.44, 563.94 and 183.48 is: 274.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.44 : 563.94 = 183.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.44/563.94 = 183.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.44x = 563.94 × 183.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.44x = 103,471.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,471.71/376.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.87

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