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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.94, 567.18 and 256.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.94, 567.18 and 256.98 is: 385.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.94 : 567.18 = 256.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.94/567.18 = 256.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.94x = 567.18 × 256.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.94x = 145,753.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,753.92/377.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.65

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