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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.76, 565.14 and 184.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.76, 565.14 and 184.52 is: 276.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.76 : 565.14 = 184.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.76/565.14 = 184.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.76x = 565.14 × 184.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.76x = 104,279.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,279.63/376.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.78

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