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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.92, 566.07 and 281.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.92, 566.07 and 281.53 is: 421.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.92 : 566.07 = 281.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.92/566.07 = 281.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.92x = 566.07 × 281.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.92x = 159,365.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,365.69/377.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.69

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