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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.18, 564.27 and 360.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.18, 564.27 and 360.34 is: 540.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.18 : 564.27 = 360.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.18/564.27 = 360.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.18x = 564.27 × 360.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.18x = 203,329.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,329.05/376.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.51

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