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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.44, 565.14 and 356.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.44, 565.14 and 356.28 is: 534.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.44 : 565.14 = 356.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.44/565.14 = 356.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.44x = 565.14 × 356.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.44x = 201,348.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,348.08/376.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.87

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