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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.10, 564.57 and 232.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.10, 564.57 and 232.92 is: 348.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.10 : 564.57 = 232.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.10/564.57 = 232.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.10x = 564.57 × 232.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.10x = 131,499.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,499.64/377.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.71

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