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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.14, 568.28 and 310.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.14, 568.28 and 310.16 is: 467.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.14 : 568.28 = 310.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.14/568.28 = 310.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.14x = 568.28 × 310.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.14x = 176,258.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,258.76/377.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.36

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