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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.19, 567.81 and 337.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.19, 567.81 and 337.50 is: 508.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.19 : 567.81 = 337.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.19/567.81 = 337.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.19x = 567.81 × 337.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.19x = 191,635.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,635.88/377.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.06

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