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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.73, 565.51 and 233.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.73, 565.51 and 233.01 is: 348.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.73 : 565.51 = 233.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.73/565.51 = 233.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.73x = 565.51 × 233.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.73x = 131,765.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,765.49/377.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.84

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