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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.50, 566.54 and 262.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.50, 566.54 and 262.74 is: 394.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.50 : 566.54 = 262.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.50/566.54 = 262.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.50x = 566.54 × 262.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.50x = 148,852.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,852.72/377.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.31

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