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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.61, 564.92 and 273.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.61, 564.92 and 273.39 is: 410.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.61 : 564.92 = 273.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.61/564.92 = 273.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.61x = 564.92 × 273.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.61x = 154,442.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,442.11/376.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.09

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