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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.76, 564.84 and 184.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.76, 564.84 and 184.28 is: 276.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.76 : 564.84 = 184.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.76/564.84 = 184.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.76x = 564.84 × 184.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.76x = 104,088.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,088.72/376.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.27

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