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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.48, 565.08 and 374.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.48, 565.08 and 374.46 is: 562.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.48 : 565.08 = 374.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.48/565.08 = 374.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.48x = 565.08 × 374.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.48x = 211,596.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,596.33/376.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.04

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