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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.28, 564.66 and 308.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.28, 564.66 and 308.97 is: 462.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.28 : 564.66 = 308.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.28/564.66 = 308.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.28x = 564.66 × 308.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.28x = 174,463.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,463.00/377.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.42

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