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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.40, 565.14 and 312.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.40, 565.14 and 312.60 is: 468.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.40 : 565.14 = 312.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.40/565.14 = 312.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.40x = 565.14 × 312.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.40x = 176,662.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,662.76/377.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.10

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