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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.37, 565.43 and 267.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.37, 565.43 and 267.14 is: 400.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.37 : 565.43 = 267.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.37/565.43 = 267.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.37x = 565.43 × 267.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.37x = 151,047.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,047.20/377.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.26

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