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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.66, 564.12 and 369.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.66, 564.12 and 369.90 is: 555.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.66 : 564.12 = 369.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.66/564.12 = 369.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.66x = 564.12 × 369.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.66x = 208,667.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,667.99/375.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.47

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