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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.60, 567.02 and 285.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.60, 567.02 and 285.06 is: 428.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.60 : 567.02 = 285.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.60/567.02 = 285.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.60x = 567.02 × 285.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.60x = 161,634.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,634.72/377.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.06

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