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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.76, 565.20 and 337.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.76, 565.20 and 337.80 is: 505.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.76 : 565.20 = 337.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.76/565.20 = 337.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.76x = 565.20 × 337.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.76x = 190,924.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,924.56/377.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.41

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