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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.60, 565.44 and 206.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.60, 565.44 and 206.40 is: 309.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.60 : 565.44 = 206.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.60/565.44 = 206.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.60x = 565.44 × 206.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.60x = 116,706.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,706.82/377.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.08

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