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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.60, 555.78 and 375.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.60, 555.78 and 375.60 is: 555.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.60 : 555.78 = 375.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.60/555.78 = 375.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.60x = 555.78 × 375.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.60x = 208,750.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,750.97/375.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.78

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