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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.56, 564.54 and 266.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.56, 564.54 and 266.94 is: 400.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.56 : 564.54 = 266.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.56/564.54 = 266.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.56x = 564.54 × 266.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.56x = 150,698.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,698.31/376.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.20

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