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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.11, 564.56 and 280.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.11, 564.56 and 280.04 is: 419.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.11 : 564.56 = 280.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.11/564.56 = 280.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.11x = 564.56 × 280.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.11x = 158,097.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,097.98/377.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.24

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