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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.04, 562.72 and 360.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.04, 562.72 and 360.32 is: 540.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.04 : 562.72 = 360.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.04/562.72 = 360.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.04x = 562.72 × 360.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.04x = 202,759.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,759.27/375.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.63

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