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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.08, 565.58 and 232.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.08, 565.58 and 232.76 is: 349.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.08 : 565.58 = 232.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.08/565.58 = 232.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.08x = 565.58 × 232.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.08x = 131,644.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,644.40/377.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.12

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