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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.12, 562.65 and 338.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.12, 562.65 and 338.24 is: 504.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.12 : 562.65 = 338.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.12/562.65 = 338.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.12x = 562.65 × 338.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.12x = 190,310.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,310.74/377.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.64

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