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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.09, 567.16 and 373.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.09, 567.16 and 373.66 is: 563.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.09 : 567.16 = 373.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.09/567.16 = 373.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.09x = 567.16 × 373.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.09x = 211,922.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,922.65/376.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.49

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