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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.28, 563.04 and 365.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.28, 563.04 and 365.04 is: 544.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.28 : 563.04 = 365.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.28/563.04 = 365.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.28x = 563.04 × 365.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.28x = 205,532.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,532.12/377.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.77

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