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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.34, 565 and 365.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.34, 565 and 365.60 is: 547.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.34 : 565 = 365.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.34/565 = 365.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.34x = 565 × 365.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.34x = 206,564
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,564/377.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.42

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