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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.65, 564.57 and 268.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.65, 564.57 and 268.38 is: 402.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.65 : 564.57 = 268.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.65/564.57 = 268.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.65x = 564.57 × 268.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.65x = 151,519.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,519.30/376.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.28

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