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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377, 561.18 and 359.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377, 561.18 and 359.30 is: 534.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377 : 561.18 = 359.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377/561.18 = 359.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377x = 561.18 × 359.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377x = 201,631.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,631.97/377
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.83

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