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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.02, 565.25 and 374.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.02, 565.25 and 374.20 is: 562.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.02 : 565.25 = 374.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.02/565.25 = 374.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.02x = 565.25 × 374.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.02x = 211,516.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,516.55/376.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.51

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