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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.74, 565.16 and 184.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.74, 565.16 and 184.32 is: 276.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.74 : 565.16 = 184.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.74/565.16 = 184.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.74x = 565.16 × 184.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.74x = 104,169.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,169.37/376.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.50

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