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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.20, 563.43 and 363.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.20, 563.43 and 363.23 is: 544.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.20 : 563.43 = 363.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.20/563.43 = 363.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.20x = 563.43 × 363.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.20x = 204,651.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,651.86/376.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.00

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