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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.71, 567.21 and 362.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.71, 567.21 and 362.99 is: 545.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.71 : 567.21 = 362.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.71/567.21 = 362.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.71x = 567.21 × 362.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.71x = 205,891.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,891.56/377.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.10

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