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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.44, 558 and 370.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.44, 558 and 370.62 is: 549.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.44 : 558 = 370.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.44/558 = 370.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.44x = 558 × 370.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.44x = 206,805.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,805.96/376.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.37

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