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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.76, 565.83 and 368.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.76, 565.83 and 368.58 is: 552.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.76 : 565.83 = 368.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.76/565.83 = 368.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.76x = 565.83 × 368.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.76x = 208,553.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,553.62/377.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.08

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