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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.48, 565.62 and 269.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.48, 565.62 and 269.38 is: 403.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.48 : 565.62 = 269.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.48/565.62 = 269.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.48x = 565.62 × 269.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.48x = 152,366.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,366.72/377.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.64

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