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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.49, 567.38 and 369.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.49, 567.38 and 369.41 is: 555.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.49 : 567.38 = 369.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.49/567.38 = 369.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.49x = 567.38 × 369.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.49x = 209,595.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,595.85/377.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.24

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