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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.73, 567.27 and 369.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.73, 567.27 and 369.50 is: 554.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.73 : 567.27 = 369.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.73/567.27 = 369.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.73x = 567.27 × 369.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.73x = 209,603.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,603.43/377.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.90

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