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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.40, 565.56 and 281.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.40, 565.56 and 281.16 is: 421.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.40 : 565.56 = 281.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.40/565.56 = 281.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.40x = 565.56 × 281.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.40x = 159,012.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,012.85/377.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.34

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