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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.66, 565.87 and 363.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.66, 565.87 and 363.25 is: 544.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.66 : 565.87 = 363.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.66/565.87 = 363.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.66x = 565.87 × 363.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.66x = 205,550.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,550.36/377.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.27

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