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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.45, 565.11 and 285.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.45, 565.11 and 285.86 is: 427.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.45 : 565.11 = 285.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.45/565.11 = 285.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.45x = 565.11 × 285.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.45x = 161,539.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,539.52/377.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.98

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