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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.30, 566.55 and 256.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.30, 566.55 and 256.10 is: 384.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.30 : 566.55 = 256.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.30/566.55 = 256.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.30x = 566.55 × 256.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.30x = 145,093.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,093.46/377.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.56

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