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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.28, 563.74 and 368.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.28, 563.74 and 368.08 is: 551.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.28 : 563.74 = 368.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.28/563.74 = 368.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.28x = 563.74 × 368.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.28x = 207,499.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,499.09/376.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.45

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