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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.44, 556.98 and 375.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.44, 556.98 and 375.36 is: 555.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.44 : 556.98 = 375.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.44/556.98 = 375.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.44x = 556.98 × 375.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.44x = 209,068.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,068.01/376.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.38

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