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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.40, 565.92 and 117.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.40, 565.92 and 117.35 is: 175.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.40 : 565.92 = 117.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.40/565.92 = 117.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.40x = 565.92 × 117.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.40x = 66,407.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,407.88/377.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.96

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