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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.98, 566.22 and 291.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.98, 566.22 and 291.24 is: 436.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.98 : 566.22 = 291.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.98/566.22 = 291.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.98x = 566.22 × 291.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.98x = 164,905.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,905.91/377.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.28

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