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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.44, 563.64 and 355.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.44, 563.64 and 355.28 is: 533.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.44 : 563.64 = 355.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.44/563.64 = 355.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.44x = 563.64 × 355.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.44x = 200,250.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,250.02/375.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.37

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