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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.01, 564.70 and 360.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.01, 564.70 and 360.06 is: 540.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.01 : 564.70 = 360.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.01/564.70 = 360.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.01x = 564.70 × 360.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.01x = 203,325.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,325.88/376.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.75

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