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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.12, 564.96 and 255.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.12, 564.96 and 255.26 is: 382.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.12 : 564.96 = 255.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.12/564.96 = 255.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.12x = 564.96 × 255.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.12x = 144,211.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,211.69/377.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.40

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