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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.48, 565.56 and 339.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.48, 565.56 and 339.42 is: 508.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.48 : 565.56 = 339.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.48/565.56 = 339.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.48x = 565.56 × 339.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.48x = 191,962.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,962.38/377.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.54

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