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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.13, 566.06 and 360.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.13, 566.06 and 360.15 is: 543.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.13 : 566.06 = 360.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.13/566.06 = 360.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.13x = 566.06 × 360.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.13x = 203,861.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,861.88/375.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.44

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