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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.80, 566.40 and 355.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.80, 566.40 and 355.20 is: 533.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.80 : 566.40 = 355.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.80/566.40 = 355.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.80x = 566.40 × 355.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.80x = 201,185.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,185.28/376.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.93

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