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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377, 566.76 and 300.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377, 566.76 and 300.92 is: 452.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377 : 566.76 = 300.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377/566.76 = 300.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377x = 566.76 × 300.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377x = 170,549.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,549.42/377
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.39

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