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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.33, 566.86 and 332.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.33, 566.86 and 332.64 is: 499.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.33 : 566.86 = 332.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.33/566.86 = 332.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.33x = 566.86 × 332.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.33x = 188,559.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,559.48/377.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.73

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