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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.69, 563.54 and 365.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.69, 563.54 and 365.45 is: 548.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.69 : 563.54 = 365.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.69/563.54 = 365.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.69x = 563.54 × 365.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.69x = 205,941.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,941.05/375.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.17

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