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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.08, 564.50 and 367.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.08, 564.50 and 367.76 is: 550.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.08 : 564.50 = 367.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.08/564.50 = 367.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.08x = 564.50 × 367.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.08x = 207,602.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,602.85/377.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.56

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