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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.04, 561.33 and 365.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.04, 561.33 and 365.72 is: 545.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.04 : 561.33 = 365.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.04/561.33 = 365.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.04x = 561.33 × 365.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.04x = 205,286.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,286.80/376.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.91

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