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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.12, 564.60 and 304.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.12, 564.60 and 304.76 is: 456.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.12 : 564.60 = 304.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.12/564.60 = 304.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.12x = 564.60 × 304.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.12x = 172,067.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,067.50/377.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.27

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