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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.38, 562.95 and 370.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.38, 562.95 and 370.71 is: 554.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.38 : 562.95 = 370.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.38/562.95 = 370.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.38x = 562.95 × 370.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.38x = 208,691.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,691.19/376.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.47

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