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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.76, 562.83 and 366.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.76, 562.83 and 366.58 is: 549.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.76 : 562.83 = 366.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.76/562.83 = 366.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.76x = 562.83 × 366.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.76x = 206,322.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,322.22/375.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.08

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