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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.20, 565.20 and 261.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.20, 565.20 and 261.25 is: 391.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.20 : 565.20 = 261.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.20/565.20 = 261.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.20x = 565.20 × 261.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.20x = 147,658.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,658.50/377.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.46

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