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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.30, 565.94 and 182.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.30, 565.94 and 182.41 is: 273.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.30 : 565.94 = 182.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.30/565.94 = 182.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.30x = 565.94 × 182.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.30x = 103,232.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,232.16/377.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.61

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