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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.20, 565.39 and 232.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.20, 565.39 and 232.75 is: 348.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.20 : 565.39 = 232.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.20/565.39 = 232.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.20x = 565.39 × 232.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.20x = 131,594.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,594.52/377.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.87

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