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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.22, 564.60 and 285.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.22, 564.60 and 285.30 is: 427.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.22 : 564.60 = 285.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.22/564.60 = 285.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.22x = 564.60 × 285.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.22x = 161,080.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,080.38/377.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.02

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