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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.02, 563.27 and 365.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.02, 563.27 and 365.09 is: 546.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.02 : 563.27 = 365.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.02/563.27 = 365.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.02x = 563.27 × 365.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.02x = 205,639.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,639.60/376.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.88

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