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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.91, 566.85 and 267.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.91, 566.85 and 267.77 is: 401.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.91 : 566.85 = 267.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.91/566.85 = 267.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.91x = 566.85 × 267.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.91x = 151,785.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,785.42/377.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.64

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