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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.34, 566.28 and 262.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.34, 566.28 and 262.05 is: 393.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.34 : 566.28 = 262.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.34/566.28 = 262.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.34x = 566.28 × 262.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.34x = 148,393.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,393.67/377.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.26

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