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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.89, 563.31 and 357.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.89, 563.31 and 357.37 is: 532.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.89 : 563.31 = 357.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.89/563.31 = 357.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.89x = 563.31 × 357.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.89x = 201,305.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,305.49/377.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.72

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