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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.66, 566.14 and 255.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.66, 566.14 and 255.97 is: 383.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.66 : 566.14 = 255.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.66/566.14 = 255.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.66x = 566.14 × 255.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.66x = 144,914.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,914.86/377.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.72

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