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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.69, 565.83 and 337.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.69, 565.83 and 337.46 is: 505.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.69 : 565.83 = 337.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.69/565.83 = 337.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.69x = 565.83 × 337.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.69x = 190,942.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,942.16/377.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.56

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