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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.76, 565.53 and 286.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.76, 565.53 and 286.81 is: 429.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.76 : 565.53 = 286.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.76/565.53 = 286.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.76x = 565.53 × 286.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.76x = 162,199.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,199.66/377.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.37

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