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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.48, 566.58 and 281

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.48, 566.58 and 281 is: 421.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.48 : 566.58 = 281 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.48/566.58 = 281/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.48x = 566.58 × 281
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.48x = 159,208.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,208.98/377.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.77

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