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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.64, 562.11 and 366.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.64, 562.11 and 366.92 is: 547.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.64 : 562.11 = 366.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.64/562.11 = 366.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.64x = 562.11 × 366.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.64x = 206,249.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,249.40/376.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.60

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