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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.73, 565.79 and 286.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.73, 565.79 and 286.47 is: 429.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.73 : 565.79 = 286.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.73/565.79 = 286.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.73x = 565.79 × 286.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.73x = 162,080.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,080.43/377.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.09

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