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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.61, 563.29 and 308.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.61, 563.29 and 308.57 is: 461.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.61 : 563.29 = 308.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.61/563.29 = 308.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.61x = 563.29 × 308.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.61x = 173,810.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,810.81/376.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.52

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