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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.73, 566.46 and 369.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.73, 566.46 and 369.09 is: 553.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.73 : 566.46 = 369.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.73/566.46 = 369.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.73x = 566.46 × 369.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.73x = 209,074.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,074.72/377.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.50

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