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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.47, 565.62 and 355.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.47, 565.62 and 355.74 is: 534.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.47 : 565.62 = 355.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.47/565.62 = 355.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.47x = 565.62 × 355.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.47x = 201,213.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,213.66/376.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.47

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