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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.95, 566.37 and 336.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.95, 566.37 and 336.91 is: 504.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.95 : 566.37 = 336.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.95/566.37 = 336.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.95x = 566.37 × 336.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.95x = 190,814.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,814.03/377.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.87

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