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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.53, 564.28 and 365.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.53, 564.28 and 365.45 is: 547.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.53 : 564.28 = 365.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.53/564.28 = 365.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.53x = 564.28 × 365.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.53x = 206,212.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,212.39/376.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.67

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