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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.95, 567.55 and 255.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.95, 567.55 and 255.34 is: 383.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.95 : 567.55 = 255.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.95/567.55 = 255.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.95x = 567.55 × 255.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.95x = 144,918.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,918.22/377.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.43

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