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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.64, 562.53 and 369.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.64, 562.53 and 369.24 is: 550.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.64 : 562.53 = 369.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.64/562.53 = 369.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.64x = 562.53 × 369.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.64x = 207,708.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,708.58/377.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.02

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