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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.56, 561 and 358.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.56, 561 and 358.20 is: 533.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.56 : 561 = 358.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.56/561 = 358.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.56x = 561 × 358.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.56x = 200,950.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,950.20/376.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.65

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