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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.45, 565.35 and 364.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.45, 565.35 and 364.30 is: 547.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.45 : 565.35 = 364.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.45/565.35 = 364.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.45x = 565.35 × 364.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.45x = 205,957.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,957.01/376.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.10

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