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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.71, 562.20 and 369.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.71, 562.20 and 369.21 is: 549.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.71 : 562.20 = 369.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.71/562.20 = 369.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.71x = 562.20 × 369.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.71x = 207,570.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,570.02/377.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.54

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