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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.34, 566.10 and 319.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.34, 566.10 and 319.43 is: 479.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.34 : 566.10 = 319.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.34/566.10 = 319.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.34x = 566.10 × 319.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.34x = 180,829.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,829.32/377.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.22

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