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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.44, 559.48 and 371.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.44, 559.48 and 371.62 is: 550.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.44 : 559.48 = 371.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.44/559.48 = 371.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.44x = 559.48 × 371.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.44x = 207,913.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,913.96/377.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.85

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