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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.96, 566.96 and 373.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.96, 566.96 and 373.53 is: 563.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.96 : 566.96 = 373.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.96/566.96 = 373.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.96x = 566.96 × 373.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.96x = 211,776.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,776.57/375.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.30

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