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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.91, 563.76 and 371.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.91, 563.76 and 371.34 is: 556.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.91 : 563.76 = 371.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.91/563.76 = 371.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.91x = 563.76 × 371.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.91x = 209,346.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,346.64/375.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.91

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