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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.54, 565.77 and 284.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.54, 565.77 and 284.93 is: 426.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.54 : 565.77 = 284.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.54/565.77 = 284.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.54x = 565.77 × 284.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.54x = 161,204.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,204.85/377.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.99

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