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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.08, 565.76 and 232.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.08, 565.76 and 232.90 is: 349.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.08 : 565.76 = 232.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.08/565.76 = 232.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.08x = 565.76 × 232.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.08x = 131,765.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,765.50/377.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.44

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