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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.36, 566.12 and 371.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.36, 566.12 and 371.27 is: 559.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.36 : 566.12 = 371.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.36/566.12 = 371.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.36x = 566.12 × 371.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.36x = 210,178.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,178.69/375.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.94

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