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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.97, 566.19 and 275.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.97, 566.19 and 275.47 is: 412.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.97 : 566.19 = 275.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.97/566.19 = 275.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.97x = 566.19 × 275.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.97x = 155,966.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,966.94/377.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.65

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