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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.50, 564.27 and 303.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.50, 564.27 and 303.55 is: 454.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.50 : 564.27 = 303.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.50/564.27 = 303.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.50x = 564.27 × 303.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.50x = 171,281.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,281.61/376.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.93

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