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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.84, 566.72 and 269.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.84, 566.72 and 269.84 is: 404.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.84 : 566.72 = 269.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.84/566.72 = 269.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.84x = 566.72 × 269.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.84x = 152,923.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,923.72/377.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.73

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