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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.73, 567.18 and 255.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.73, 567.18 and 255.15 is: 383.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.73 : 567.18 = 255.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.73/567.18 = 255.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.73x = 567.18 × 255.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.73x = 144,715.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,715.98/377.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.12

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