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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.16, 564.75 and 261.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.16, 564.75 and 261.26 is: 391.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.16 : 564.75 = 261.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.16/564.75 = 261.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.16x = 564.75 × 261.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.16x = 147,543.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,543.76/377.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.20

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