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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.22, 565.56 and 261.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.22, 565.56 and 261.66 is: 392.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.22 : 565.56 = 261.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.22/565.56 = 261.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.22x = 565.56 × 261.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.22x = 147,984.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,984.43/377.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.30

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