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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.98, 566.28 and 269.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.98, 566.28 and 269.56 is: 403.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.98 : 566.28 = 269.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.98/566.28 = 269.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.98x = 566.28 × 269.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.98x = 152,646.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,646.44/377.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.85

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