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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.98, 564.78 and 268.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.98, 564.78 and 268.56 is: 402.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.98 : 564.78 = 268.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.98/564.78 = 268.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.98x = 564.78 × 268.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.98x = 151,677.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,677.32/376.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.35

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