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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.44, 564.32 and 181.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.44, 564.32 and 181.32 is: 271.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.44 : 564.32 = 181.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.44/564.32 = 181.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.44x = 564.32 × 181.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.44x = 102,322.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,322.50/376.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.82

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