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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.82, 566.10 and 269.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.82, 566.10 and 269.10 is: 403.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.82 : 566.10 = 269.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.82/566.10 = 269.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.82x = 566.10 × 269.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.82x = 152,337.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,337.51/377.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.20

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