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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.49, 564.63 and 255.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.49, 564.63 and 255.50 is: 383.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.49 : 564.63 = 255.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.49/564.63 = 255.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.49x = 564.63 × 255.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.49x = 144,260.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,260.14/376.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.17

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