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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.44, 565.52 and 206.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.44, 565.52 and 206.56 is: 309.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.44 : 565.52 = 206.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.44/565.52 = 206.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.44x = 565.52 × 206.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.44x = 116,813.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,813.81/377.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.49

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