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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.02, 566.79 and 309.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.02, 566.79 and 309.05 is: 464.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.02 : 566.79 = 309.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.02/566.79 = 309.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.02x = 566.79 × 309.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.02x = 175,162.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,162.46/377.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.60

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