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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.85, 565.97 and 373.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.85, 565.97 and 373.70 is: 559.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.85 : 565.97 = 373.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.85/565.97 = 373.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.85x = 565.97 × 373.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.85x = 211,502.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,502.99/377.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.75

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