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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.68, 564.66 and 268.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.68, 564.66 and 268.50 is: 402.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.68 : 564.66 = 268.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.68/564.66 = 268.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.68x = 564.66 × 268.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.68x = 151,611.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,611.21/376.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.49

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