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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377, 566.02 and 269.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377, 566.02 and 269.40 is: 404.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377 : 566.02 = 269.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377/566.02 = 269.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377x = 566.02 × 269.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377x = 152,485.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,485.79/377
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.47

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