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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.41, 566.51 and 317.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.41, 566.51 and 317.20 is: 476.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.41 : 566.51 = 317.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.41/566.51 = 317.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.41x = 566.51 × 317.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.41x = 179,696.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,696.97/377.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.13

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