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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.36, 566.34 and 262.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.36, 566.34 and 262.61 is: 394.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.36 : 566.34 = 262.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.36/566.34 = 262.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.36x = 566.34 × 262.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.36x = 148,723.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,723.72/377.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.12

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