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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.58, 568.26 and 363.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.58, 568.26 and 363.02 is: 547.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.58 : 568.26 = 363.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.58/568.26 = 363.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.58x = 568.26 × 363.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.58x = 206,289.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,289.75/376.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.80

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