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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.78, 566.38 and 374.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.78, 566.38 and 374.95 is: 563.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.78 : 566.38 = 374.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.78/566.38 = 374.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.78x = 566.38 × 374.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.78x = 212,366.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,366.42/376.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.64

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