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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.17, 566.16 and 301.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.17, 566.16 and 301.03 is: 451.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.17 : 566.16 = 301.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.17/566.16 = 301.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.17x = 566.16 × 301.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.17x = 170,428.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,428.60/377.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.86

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