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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.42, 564.93 and 291.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.42, 564.93 and 291.08 is: 435.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.42 : 564.93 = 291.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.42/564.93 = 291.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.42x = 564.93 × 291.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.42x = 164,437.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,437.00/377.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.69

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