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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.62, 566.57 and 362.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.62, 566.57 and 362.10 is: 543.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.62 : 566.57 = 362.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.62/566.57 = 362.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.62x = 566.57 × 362.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.62x = 205,155.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,155.00/377.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.28

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