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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.23, 565.02 and 311.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.23, 565.02 and 311.50 is: 466.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.23 : 565.02 = 311.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.23/565.02 = 311.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.23x = 565.02 × 311.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.23x = 176,003.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,003.73/377.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.57

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