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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.77, 564.95 and 283.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.77, 564.95 and 283.36 is: 424.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.77 : 564.95 = 283.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.77/564.95 = 283.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.77x = 564.95 × 283.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.77x = 160,084.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,084.23/376.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.89

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