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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.28, 566.03 and 117.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.28, 566.03 and 117.27 is: 175.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.28 : 566.03 = 117.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.28/566.03 = 117.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.28x = 566.03 × 117.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.28x = 66,374.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,374.92/377.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.93

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