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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.48, 563.92 and 372.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.48, 563.92 and 372.16 is: 557.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.48 : 563.92 = 372.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.48/563.92 = 372.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.48x = 563.92 × 372.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.48x = 209,868.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,868.47/376.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.45

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