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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.53, 564.25 and 280.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.53, 564.25 and 280.23 is: 419.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.53 : 564.25 = 280.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.53/564.25 = 280.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.53x = 564.25 × 280.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.53x = 158,119.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,119.78/376.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.94

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