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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.51, 565.61 and 261.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.51, 565.61 and 261.59 is: 391.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.51 : 565.61 = 261.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.51/565.61 = 261.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.51x = 565.61 × 261.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.51x = 147,953.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,953.78/377.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.93

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