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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.88, 566.64 and 352.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.88, 566.64 and 352.78 is: 530.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.88 : 566.64 = 352.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.88/566.64 = 352.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.88x = 566.64 × 352.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.88x = 199,897.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,897.84/376.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.41

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