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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.36, 565.34 and 364.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.36, 565.34 and 364.06 is: 546.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.36 : 565.34 = 364.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.36/565.34 = 364.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.36x = 565.34 × 364.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.36x = 205,817.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,817.68/376.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.86

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