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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.76, 566.82 and 358.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.76, 566.82 and 358.98 is: 538.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.76 : 566.82 = 358.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.76/566.82 = 358.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.76x = 566.82 × 358.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.76x = 203,477.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,477.04/377.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.64

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