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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.49, 564.13 and 273.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.49, 564.13 and 273.29 is: 409.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.49 : 564.13 = 273.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.49/564.13 = 273.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.49x = 564.13 × 273.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.49x = 154,167.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,167.58/376.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.49

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