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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.23, 565.83 and 286.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.23, 565.83 and 286.48 is: 429.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.23 : 565.83 = 286.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.23/565.83 = 286.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.23x = 565.83 × 286.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.23x = 162,096.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,096.15/377.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.71

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