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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.92, 566.40 and 373.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.92, 566.40 and 373.84 is: 560.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.92 : 566.40 = 373.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.92/566.40 = 373.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.92x = 566.40 × 373.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.92x = 211,742.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,742.98/377.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.29

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