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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.75, 566.25 and 367.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.75, 566.25 and 367.43 is: 550.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.75 : 566.25 = 367.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.75/566.25 = 367.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.75x = 566.25 × 367.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.75x = 208,057.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,057.24/377.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.78

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