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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.16, 568.01 and 332.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.16, 568.01 and 332.01 is: 500.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.16 : 568.01 = 332.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.16/568.01 = 332.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.16x = 568.01 × 332.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.16x = 188,583.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,583.34/377.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.01

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