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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.41, 566.21 and 309.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.41, 566.21 and 309.58 is: 464.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.41 : 566.21 = 309.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.41/566.21 = 309.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.41x = 566.21 × 309.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.41x = 175,287.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,287.29/377.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.45

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