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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.94, 566.94 and 373.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.94, 566.94 and 373.20 is: 559.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.94 : 566.94 = 373.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.94/566.94 = 373.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.94x = 566.94 × 373.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.94x = 211,582.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,582.01/377.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.83

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