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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.10, 564.15 and 373.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.10, 564.15 and 373.70 is: 560.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.10 : 564.15 = 373.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.10/564.15 = 373.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.10x = 564.15 × 373.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.10x = 210,822.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,822.86/376.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.55

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