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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.04, 565.83 and 255.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.04, 565.83 and 255.42 is: 383.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.04 : 565.83 = 255.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.04/565.83 = 255.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.04x = 565.83 × 255.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.04x = 144,524.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,524.30/377.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.31

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