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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.45, 565.31 and 261.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.45, 565.31 and 261.37 is: 391.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.45 : 565.31 = 261.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.45/565.31 = 261.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.45x = 565.31 × 261.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.45x = 147,755.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,755.07/377.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.46

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