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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.11, 563.91 and 268.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.11, 563.91 and 268.57 is: 401.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.11 : 563.91 = 268.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.11/563.91 = 268.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.11x = 563.91 × 268.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.11x = 151,449.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,449.31/377.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.61

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