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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.09, 566.70 and 367.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.09, 566.70 and 367.88 is: 552.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.09 : 566.70 = 367.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.09/566.70 = 367.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.09x = 566.70 × 367.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.09x = 208,473.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,473.38/377.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.85

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