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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.75, 566.69 and 261.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.75, 566.69 and 261.92 is: 392.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.75 : 566.69 = 261.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.75/566.69 = 261.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.75x = 566.69 × 261.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.75x = 148,423.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,423.30/377.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.92

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