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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.04, 561.42 and 372.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.04, 561.42 and 372.91 is: 555.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.04 : 561.42 = 372.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.04/561.42 = 372.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.04x = 561.42 × 372.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.04x = 209,356.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,356.33/377.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.26

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