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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.94, 564.39 and 359.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.94, 564.39 and 359.93 is: 538.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.94 : 564.39 = 359.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.94/564.39 = 359.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.94x = 564.39 × 359.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.94x = 203,138.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,138.07/376.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.92

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