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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.10, 565.62 and 354.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.10, 565.62 and 354.56 is: 531.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.10 : 565.62 = 354.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.10/565.62 = 354.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.10x = 565.62 × 354.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.10x = 200,543.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,543.40/377.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.80

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