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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.96, 565.66 and 360.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.96, 565.66 and 360.66 is: 544.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.96 : 565.66 = 360.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.96/565.66 = 360.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.96x = 565.66 × 360.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.96x = 204,010.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,010.94/374.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.09

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