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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.20, 565.82 and 354.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.20, 565.82 and 354.68 is: 532.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.20 : 565.82 = 354.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.20/565.82 = 354.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.20x = 565.82 × 354.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.20x = 200,685.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,685.04/377.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.04

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