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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.46, 562.95 and 359.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.46, 562.95 and 359.24 is: 535.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.46 : 562.95 = 359.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.46/562.95 = 359.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.46x = 562.95 × 359.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.46x = 202,231.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,231.34/377.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.77

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