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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.96, 566.46 and 269.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.96, 566.46 and 269.80 is: 404.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.96 : 566.46 = 269.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.96/566.46 = 269.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.96x = 566.46 × 269.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.96x = 152,830.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,830.91/377.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.36

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