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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.22, 565.89 and 309.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.22, 565.89 and 309.03 is: 463.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.22 : 565.89 = 309.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.22/565.89 = 309.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.22x = 565.89 × 309.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.22x = 174,876.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,876.99/377.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.59

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