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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.28, 565.86 and 233.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.28, 565.86 and 233.88 is: 350.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.28 : 565.86 = 233.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.28/565.86 = 233.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.28x = 565.86 × 233.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.28x = 132,343.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,343.34/377.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.78

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