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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.70, 565.20 and 256.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.70, 565.20 and 256.20 is: 383.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.70 : 565.20 = 256.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.70/565.20 = 256.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.70x = 565.20 × 256.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.70x = 144,804.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,804.24/377.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.38

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