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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.64, 562.48 and 369.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.64, 562.48 and 369.64 is: 550.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.64 : 562.48 = 369.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.64/562.48 = 369.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.64x = 562.48 × 369.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.64x = 207,915.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,915.11/377.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.56

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