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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.84, 566.76 and 256.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.84, 566.76 and 256.24 is: 384.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.84 : 566.76 = 256.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.84/566.76 = 256.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.84x = 566.76 × 256.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.84x = 145,226.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,226.58/377.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.36

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