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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.49, 565.88 and 368.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.49, 565.88 and 368.41 is: 553.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.49 : 565.88 = 368.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.49/565.88 = 368.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.49x = 565.88 × 368.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.49x = 208,476.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,476.10/376.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.74

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