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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.89, 565.25 and 358.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.89, 565.25 and 358.37 is: 537.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.89 : 565.25 = 358.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.89/565.25 = 358.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.89x = 565.25 × 358.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.89x = 202,568.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,568.64/376.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.47

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