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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.01, 563.20 and 359.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.01, 563.20 and 359.06 is: 539.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.01 : 563.20 = 359.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.01/563.20 = 359.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.01x = 563.20 × 359.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.01x = 202,218.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,218.88/375.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.24

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