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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.78, 566.67 and 249.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.78, 566.67 and 249.50 is: 374.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.78 : 566.67 = 249.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.78/566.67 = 249.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.78x = 566.67 × 249.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.78x = 141,384.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,384.17/377.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.25

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