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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.58, 566.28 and 359.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.58, 566.28 and 359.06 is: 538.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.58 : 566.28 = 359.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.58/566.28 = 359.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.58x = 566.28 × 359.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.58x = 203,328.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,328.50/377.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.50

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