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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.56, 562.49 and 359.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.56, 562.49 and 359.20 is: 535.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.56 : 562.49 = 359.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.56/562.49 = 359.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.56x = 562.49 × 359.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.56x = 202,046.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,046.41/377.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.14

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