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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377, 565.72 and 285.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377, 565.72 and 285.68 is: 428.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377 : 565.72 = 285.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377/565.72 = 285.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377x = 565.72 × 285.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377x = 161,614.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,614.89/377
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.69

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