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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.30, 565.20 and 332.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.30, 565.20 and 332.20 is: 497.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.30 : 565.20 = 332.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.30/565.20 = 332.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.30x = 565.20 × 332.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.30x = 187,759.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,759.44/377.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.64

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