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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.59, 566.93 and 280.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.59, 566.93 and 280.39 is: 420.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.59 : 566.93 = 280.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.59/566.93 = 280.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.59x = 566.93 × 280.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.59x = 158,960.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,960.10/377.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.99

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