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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.19, 563.41 and 363.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.19, 563.41 and 363.21 is: 543.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.19 : 563.41 = 363.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.19/563.41 = 363.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.19x = 563.41 × 363.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.19x = 204,634.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,634.33/376.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.97

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