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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.13, 567.79 and 295.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.13, 567.79 and 295.31 is: 444.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.13 : 567.79 = 295.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.13/567.79 = 295.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.13x = 567.79 × 295.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.13x = 167,671.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,671.55/377.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.59

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