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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.95, 564.82 and 355.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.95, 564.82 and 355.23 is: 533.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.95 : 564.82 = 355.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.95/564.82 = 355.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.95x = 564.82 × 355.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.95x = 200,641.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,641.01/375.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.69

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