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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.39, 565.82 and 182.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.39, 565.82 and 182.38 is: 273.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.39 : 565.82 = 182.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.39/565.82 = 182.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.39x = 565.82 × 182.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.39x = 103,196.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,196.12/377.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.45

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