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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.56, 565.43 and 374.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.56, 565.43 and 374.83 is: 561.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.56 : 565.43 = 374.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.56/565.43 = 374.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.56x = 565.43 × 374.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.56x = 211,938.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,938.95/377.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.34

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