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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.52, 565.36 and 338.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.52, 565.36 and 338.48 is: 506.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.52 : 565.36 = 338.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.52/565.36 = 338.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.52x = 565.36 × 338.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.52x = 191,363.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,363.05/377.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.90

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