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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.88, 567.18 and 360.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.88, 567.18 and 360.90 is: 544.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.88 : 567.18 = 360.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.88/567.18 = 360.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.88x = 567.18 × 360.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.88x = 204,695.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,695.26/375.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.58

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