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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.52, 566.40 and 281.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.52, 566.40 and 281.52 is: 422.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.52 : 566.40 = 281.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.52/566.40 = 281.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.52x = 566.40 × 281.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.52x = 159,452.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,452.93/377.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.37

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