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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.67, 566.79 and 262.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.67, 566.79 and 262.92 is: 394.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.67 : 566.79 = 262.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.67/566.79 = 262.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.67x = 566.79 × 262.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.67x = 149,020.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,020.43/377.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.58

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