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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.11, 565.66 and 371.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.11, 565.66 and 371.73 is: 557.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.11 : 565.66 = 371.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.11/565.66 = 371.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.11x = 565.66 × 371.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.11x = 210,273.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,273.93/377.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.60

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