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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.05, 563.45 and 361.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.05, 563.45 and 361.83 is: 542.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.05 : 563.45 = 361.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.05/563.45 = 361.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.05x = 563.45 × 361.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.05x = 203,873.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,873.11/376.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.14

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