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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.75, 564.63 and 272.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.75, 564.63 and 272.98 is: 409.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.75 : 564.63 = 272.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.75/564.63 = 272.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.75x = 564.63 × 272.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.75x = 154,132.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,132.70/376.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.11

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