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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.60, 566.40 and 280.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.60, 566.40 and 280.40 is: 420.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.60 : 566.40 = 280.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.60/566.40 = 280.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.60x = 566.40 × 280.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.60x = 158,818.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,818.56/377.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.60

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