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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.36, 559.36 and 356.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.36, 559.36 and 356.80 is: 531.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.36 : 559.36 = 356.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.36/559.36 = 356.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.36x = 559.36 × 356.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.36x = 199,579.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,579.65/375.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.70

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