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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.02, 563.25 and 362.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.02, 563.25 and 362.58 is: 543.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.02 : 563.25 = 362.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.02/563.25 = 362.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.02x = 563.25 × 362.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.02x = 204,223.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,223.19/376.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.12

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