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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.43, 566.43 and 255.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.43, 566.43 and 255.93 is: 384.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.43 : 566.43 = 255.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.43/566.43 = 255.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.43x = 566.43 × 255.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.43x = 144,966.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,966.43/377.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.09

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