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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.32, 562.97 and 374.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.32, 562.97 and 374.44 is: 558.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.32 : 562.97 = 374.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.32/562.97 = 374.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.32x = 562.97 × 374.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.32x = 210,798.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,798.49/377.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.67

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