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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.46, 562.68 and 373.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.46, 562.68 and 373.14 is: 556.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.46 : 562.68 = 373.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.46/562.68 = 373.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.46x = 562.68 × 373.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.46x = 209,958.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,958.42/377.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.24

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