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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.79, 567.60 and 332.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.79, 567.60 and 332.22 is: 499.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.79 : 567.60 = 332.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.79/567.60 = 332.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.79x = 567.60 × 332.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.79x = 188,568.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,568.07/377.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.13

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