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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.10, 565.14 and 273.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.10, 565.14 and 273.78 is: 410.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.10 : 565.14 = 273.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.10/565.14 = 273.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.10x = 565.14 × 273.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.10x = 154,724.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,724.03/377.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.30

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