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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.51, 566.46 and 286.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.51, 566.46 and 286.18 is: 429.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.51 : 566.46 = 286.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.51/566.46 = 286.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.51x = 566.46 × 286.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.51x = 162,108.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,108.11/377.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.42

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