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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.10, 565.56 and 255.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.10, 565.56 and 255.33 is: 382.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.10 : 565.56 = 255.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.10/565.56 = 255.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.10x = 565.56 × 255.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.10x = 144,404.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,404.43/377.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.93

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