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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.68, 566.24 and 255.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.68, 566.24 and 255.60 is: 383.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.68 : 566.24 = 255.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.68/566.24 = 255.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.68x = 566.24 × 255.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.68x = 144,730.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,730.94/377.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.21

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