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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.68, 564.93 and 275.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.68, 564.93 and 275.16 is: 412.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.68 : 564.93 = 275.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.68/564.93 = 275.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.68x = 564.93 × 275.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.68x = 155,446.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,446.14/376.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.67

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