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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.60, 564.86 and 267.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.60, 564.86 and 267.91 is: 400.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.60 : 564.86 = 267.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.60/564.86 = 267.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.60x = 564.86 × 267.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.60x = 151,330.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,330.52/377.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.77

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