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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.19, 564.77 and 261.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.19, 564.77 and 261.39 is: 391.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.19 : 564.77 = 261.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.19/564.77 = 261.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.19x = 564.77 × 261.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.19x = 147,623.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,623.92/377.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.38

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