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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.42, 563.82 and 356.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.42, 563.82 and 356.26 is: 533.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.42 : 563.82 = 356.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.42/563.82 = 356.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.42x = 563.82 × 356.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.42x = 200,866.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,866.51/376.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.62

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