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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.30, 565.97 and 117.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.30, 565.97 and 117.32 is: 175.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.30 : 565.97 = 117.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.30/565.97 = 117.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.30x = 565.97 × 117.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.30x = 66,399.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,399.01/377.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.99

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