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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.97, 567.24 and 286.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.97, 567.24 and 286.56 is: 430.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.97 : 567.24 = 286.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.97/567.24 = 286.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.97x = 567.24 × 286.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.97x = 162,548.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,548.29/377.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.06

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