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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.57, 565.94 and 185.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.57, 565.94 and 185.33 is: 277.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.57 : 565.94 = 185.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.57/565.94 = 185.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.57x = 565.94 × 185.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.57x = 104,884.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,884.73/377.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.79

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