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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.12, 564.88 and 285.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.12, 564.88 and 285.86 is: 428.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.12 : 564.88 = 285.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.12/564.88 = 285.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.12x = 564.88 × 285.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.12x = 161,476.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,476.60/377.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.18

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