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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.28, 564.96 and 305.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.28, 564.96 and 305.28 is: 457.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.28 : 564.96 = 305.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.28/564.96 = 305.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.28x = 564.96 × 305.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.28x = 172,470.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,470.99/377.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.14

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