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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.21, 565.20 and 285.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.21, 565.20 and 285.80 is: 428.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.21 : 565.20 = 285.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.21/565.20 = 285.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.21x = 565.20 × 285.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.21x = 161,531.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,531.33/377.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.23

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