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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.58, 566.37 and 286.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.58, 566.37 and 286.44 is: 429.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.58 : 566.37 = 286.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.58/566.37 = 286.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.58x = 566.37 × 286.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.58x = 162,231.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,231.02/377.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.66

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