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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.49, 565.17 and 286.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.49, 565.17 and 286.56 is: 429.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.49 : 565.17 = 286.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.49/565.17 = 286.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.49x = 565.17 × 286.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.49x = 161,955.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,955.12/377.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.03

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