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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.44, 567.54 and 373.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.44, 567.54 and 373.32 is: 562.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.44 : 567.54 = 373.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.44/567.54 = 373.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.44x = 567.54 × 373.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.44x = 211,874.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,874.03/376.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.84

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