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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.56, 564.48 and 280.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.56, 564.48 and 280.80 is: 420.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.56 : 564.48 = 280.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.56/564.48 = 280.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.56x = 564.48 × 280.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.56x = 158,505.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,505.98/376.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.93

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