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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.28, 564.39 and 338.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.28, 564.39 and 338.40 is: 506.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.28 : 564.39 = 338.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.28/564.39 = 338.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.28x = 564.39 × 338.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.28x = 190,989.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,989.58/377.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.23

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