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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.33, 565.45 and 280.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.33, 565.45 and 280.19 is: 419.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.33 : 565.45 = 280.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.33/565.45 = 280.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.33x = 565.45 × 280.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.33x = 158,434.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,434.15/377.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.89

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