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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.64, 561.04 and 368.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.64, 561.04 and 368.24 is: 548.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.64 : 561.04 = 368.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.64/561.04 = 368.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.64x = 561.04 × 368.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.64x = 206,597.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,597.37/376.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.53

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