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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.84, 565.99 and 280.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.84, 565.99 and 280.45 is: 420.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.84 : 565.99 = 280.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.84/565.99 = 280.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.84x = 565.99 × 280.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.84x = 158,731.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,731.90/377.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.10

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