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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.72, 565.10 and 184.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.72, 565.10 and 184.28 is: 276.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.72 : 565.10 = 184.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.72/565.10 = 184.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.72x = 565.10 × 184.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.72x = 104,136.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,136.63/376.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.43

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