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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.25, 565.88 and 274.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.25, 565.88 and 274.61 is: 411.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.25 : 565.88 = 274.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.25/565.88 = 274.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.25x = 565.88 × 274.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.25x = 155,392.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,392.10/377.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.91

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