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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.69, 564.87 and 336.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.69, 564.87 and 336.86 is: 503.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.69 : 564.87 = 336.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.69/564.87 = 336.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.69x = 564.87 × 336.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.69x = 190,279.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,279.28/377.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.80

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