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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.74, 562.25 and 367.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.74, 562.25 and 367.02 is: 547.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.74 : 562.25 = 367.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.74/562.25 = 367.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.74x = 562.25 × 367.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.74x = 206,357.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,357.91/376.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.75

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