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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.07, 565.74 and 232.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.07, 565.74 and 232.62 is: 349.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.07 : 565.74 = 232.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.07/565.74 = 232.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.07x = 565.74 × 232.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.07x = 131,602.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,602.44/377.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.01

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