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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.88, 558.89 and 361.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.88, 558.89 and 361.30 is: 537.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.88 : 558.89 = 361.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.88/558.89 = 361.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.88x = 558.89 × 361.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.88x = 201,926.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,926.96/375.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.21

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