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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.47, 563.90 and 365.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.47, 563.90 and 365.13 is: 546.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.47 : 563.90 = 365.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.47/563.90 = 365.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.47x = 563.90 × 365.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.47x = 205,894.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,894.98/376.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.91

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