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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377, 564.38 and 311.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377, 564.38 and 311.68 is: 466.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377 : 564.38 = 311.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377/564.38 = 311.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377x = 564.38 × 311.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377x = 175,905.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,905.96/377
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.59

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