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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.93, 564.62 and 363.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.93, 564.62 and 363.89 is: 545.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.93 : 564.62 = 363.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.93/564.62 = 363.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.93x = 564.62 × 363.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.93x = 205,459.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,459.57/376.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.09

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