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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.62, 569.57 and 332.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.62, 569.57 and 332.53 is: 501.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.62 : 569.57 = 332.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.62/569.57 = 332.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.62x = 569.57 × 332.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.62x = 189,399.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,399.11/377.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.56

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