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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.70, 565.46 and 255.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.70, 565.46 and 255.74 is: 382.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.70 : 565.46 = 255.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.70/565.46 = 255.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.70x = 565.46 × 255.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.70x = 144,612.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,612.21/377.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.88

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