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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.28, 566.64 and 234

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.28, 566.64 and 234 is: 351.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.28 : 566.64 = 234 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.28/566.64 = 234/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.28x = 566.64 × 234
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.28x = 132,593.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,593.76/377.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.45

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