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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.82, 567.39 and 358.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.82, 567.39 and 358.35 is: 538.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.82 : 567.39 = 358.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.82/567.39 = 358.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.82x = 567.39 × 358.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.82x = 203,324.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,324.21/377.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.15

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