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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.97, 564.86 and 355.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.97, 564.86 and 355.24 is: 533.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.97 : 564.86 = 355.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.97/564.86 = 355.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.97x = 564.86 × 355.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.97x = 200,660.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,660.87/375.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.72

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