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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.72, 568.85 and 332.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.72, 568.85 and 332.57 is: 500.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.72 : 568.85 = 332.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.72/568.85 = 332.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.72x = 568.85 × 332.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.72x = 189,182.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,182.44/377.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.85

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