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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.88, 565.65 and 359.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.88, 565.65 and 359.91 is: 543.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.88 : 565.65 = 359.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.88/565.65 = 359.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.88x = 565.65 × 359.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.88x = 203,583.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,583.09/374.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.06

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