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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.44, 565.44 and 377.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.44, 565.44 and 377.28 is: 562.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.44 : 565.44 = 377.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.44/565.44 = 377.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.44x = 565.44 × 377.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.44x = 213,329.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,329.20/379.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.22

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