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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.62, 565.07 and 361.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.62, 565.07 and 361.10 is: 541.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.62 : 565.07 = 361.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.62/565.07 = 361.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.62x = 565.07 × 361.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.62x = 204,042.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,042.15/376.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.77

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