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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.28, 563.15 and 350.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.28, 563.15 and 350.17 is: 522.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.28 : 563.15 = 350.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.28/563.15 = 350.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.28x = 563.15 × 350.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.28x = 197,197.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,197.70/377.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.68

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