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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.55, 565.56 and 361.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.55, 565.56 and 361.59 is: 543.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.55 : 565.56 = 361.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.55/565.56 = 361.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.55x = 565.56 × 361.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.55x = 204,499.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,499.29/376.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.09

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