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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.43, 566.06 and 275.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.43, 566.06 and 275.91 is: 413.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.43 : 566.06 = 275.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.43/566.06 = 275.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.43x = 566.06 × 275.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.43x = 156,180.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,180.24/377.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.80

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