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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.87, 567 and 357.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.87, 567 and 357.21 is: 536.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.87 : 567 = 357.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.87/567 = 357.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.87x = 567 × 357.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.87x = 202,538.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,538.07/377.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.01

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