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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.12, 564.72 and 291.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.12, 564.72 and 291.36 is: 436.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.12 : 564.72 = 291.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.12/564.72 = 291.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.12x = 564.72 × 291.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.12x = 164,536.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,536.82/377.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.30

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