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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377, 565.82 and 232.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377, 565.82 and 232.84 is: 349.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377 : 565.82 = 232.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377/565.82 = 232.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377x = 565.82 × 232.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377x = 131,745.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,745.53/377
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.46

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