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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.28, 566.37 and 301.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.28, 566.37 and 301.14 is: 452.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.28 : 566.37 = 301.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.28/566.37 = 301.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.28x = 566.37 × 301.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.28x = 170,556.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,556.66/377.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.07

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