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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.59, 565.78 and 286.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.59, 565.78 and 286.17 is: 428.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.59 : 565.78 = 286.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.59/565.78 = 286.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.59x = 565.78 × 286.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.59x = 161,909.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,909.26/377.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.80

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