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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.61, 565.30 and 280.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.61, 565.30 and 280.54 is: 419.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.61 : 565.30 = 280.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.61/565.30 = 280.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.61x = 565.30 × 280.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.61x = 158,589.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,589.26/377.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.98

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