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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.96, 566.83 and 371.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.96, 566.83 and 371.10 is: 559.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.96 : 566.83 = 371.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.96/566.83 = 371.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.96x = 566.83 × 371.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.96x = 210,349.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,349.69/375.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.50

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