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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.67, 566.11 and 262.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.67, 566.11 and 262.14 is: 392.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.67 : 566.11 = 262.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.67/566.11 = 262.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.67x = 566.11 × 262.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.67x = 148,400.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,400.08/377.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.94

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