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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.74, 566.78 and 255.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.74, 566.78 and 255.72 is: 383.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.74 : 566.78 = 255.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.74/566.78 = 255.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.74x = 566.78 × 255.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.74x = 144,936.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,936.98/377.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.70

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