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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.65, 564.52 and 273.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.65, 564.52 and 273.68 is: 410.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.65 : 564.52 = 273.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.65/564.52 = 273.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.65x = 564.52 × 273.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.65x = 154,496.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,496.96/376.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.19

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