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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.96, 566.91 and 367.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.96, 566.91 and 367.70 is: 551.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.96 : 566.91 = 367.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.96/566.91 = 367.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.96x = 566.91 × 367.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.96x = 208,449.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,449.97/377.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.52

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