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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.80, 565.20 and 358.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.80, 565.20 and 358.80 is: 538.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.80 : 565.20 = 358.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.80/565.20 = 358.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.80x = 565.20 × 358.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.80x = 202,793.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,793.76/376.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.20

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