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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.22, 564.66 and 290.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.22, 564.66 and 290.88 is: 435.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.22 : 564.66 = 290.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.22/564.66 = 290.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.22x = 564.66 × 290.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.22x = 164,248.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,248.30/377.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.42

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