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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.82, 564.38 and 356.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.82, 564.38 and 356.34 is: 535.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.82 : 564.38 = 356.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.82/564.38 = 356.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.82x = 564.38 × 356.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.82x = 201,111.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,111.17/375.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.13

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