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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.64, 565.03 and 255.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.64, 565.03 and 255.29 is: 381.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.64 : 565.03 = 255.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.64/565.03 = 255.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.64x = 565.03 × 255.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.64x = 144,245.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,245.23/377.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.97

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