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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.69, 565.76 and 275.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.69, 565.76 and 275.18 is: 412.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.69 : 565.76 = 275.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.69/565.76 = 275.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.69x = 565.76 × 275.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.69x = 155,683.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,683.70/377.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.21

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