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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.64, 566.46 and 373.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.64, 566.46 and 373.86 is: 560.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.64 : 566.46 = 373.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.64/566.46 = 373.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.64x = 566.46 × 373.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.64x = 211,776.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,776.74/377.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.79

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