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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.40, 566.10 and 374.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.40, 566.10 and 374.70 is: 562.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.40 : 566.10 = 374.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.40/566.10 = 374.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.40x = 566.10 × 374.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.40x = 212,117.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,117.67/377.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.05

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