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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.72, 567.12 and 360.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.72, 567.12 and 360.44 is: 541.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.72 : 567.12 = 360.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.72/567.12 = 360.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.72x = 567.12 × 360.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.72x = 204,412.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,412.73/377.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.18

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