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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.99, 565.10 and 255.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.99, 565.10 and 255.26 is: 382.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.99 : 565.10 = 255.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.99/565.10 = 255.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.99x = 565.10 × 255.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.99x = 144,248.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,248.52/376.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.63

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