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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.06, 566.36 and 290.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.06, 566.36 and 290.55 is: 436.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.06 : 566.36 = 290.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.06/566.36 = 290.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.06x = 566.36 × 290.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.06x = 164,557.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,557.66/377.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.43

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