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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.64, 565.14 and 269.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.64, 565.14 and 269.64 is: 403.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.64 : 565.14 = 269.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.64/565.14 = 269.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.64x = 565.14 × 269.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.64x = 152,384.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,384.35/377.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.52

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