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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.54, 564.27 and 283.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.54, 564.27 and 283.93 is: 425.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.54 : 564.27 = 283.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.54/564.27 = 283.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.54x = 564.27 × 283.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.54x = 160,213.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,213.18/376.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.49

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