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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.16, 560.12 and 362.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.16, 560.12 and 362.32 is: 539.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.16 : 560.12 = 362.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.16/560.12 = 362.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.16x = 560.12 × 362.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.16x = 202,942.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,942.51/376.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.52

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