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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.08, 566.82 and 355.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.08, 566.82 and 355.92 is: 536.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.08 : 566.82 = 355.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.08/566.82 = 355.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.08x = 566.82 × 355.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.08x = 201,742.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,742.57/376.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.44

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