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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.66, 568.77 and 334.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.66, 568.77 and 334.86 is: 504.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.66 : 568.77 = 334.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.66/568.77 = 334.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.66x = 568.77 × 334.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.66x = 190,458.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,458.32/377.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.32

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