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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.46, 566.31 and 270.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.46, 566.31 and 270.08 is: 405.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.46 : 566.31 = 270.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.46/566.31 = 270.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.46x = 566.31 × 270.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.46x = 152,949.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,949.00/377.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.21

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