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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.25, 564.62 and 373.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.25, 564.62 and 373.17 is: 559.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.25 : 564.62 = 373.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.25/564.62 = 373.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.25x = 564.62 × 373.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.25x = 210,696.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,696.83/376.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.99

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