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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.87, 565.61 and 261.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.87, 565.61 and 261.72 is: 391.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.87 : 565.61 = 261.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.87/565.61 = 261.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.87x = 565.61 × 261.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.87x = 148,030.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,030.14/377.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.75

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