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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.27, 568.47 and 310.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.27, 568.47 and 310.29 is: 467.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.27 : 568.47 = 310.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.27/568.47 = 310.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.27x = 568.47 × 310.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.27x = 176,388.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,388.36/377.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.54

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