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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.46, 567.45 and 309.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.46, 567.45 and 309.48 is: 465.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.46 : 567.45 = 309.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.46/567.45 = 309.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.46x = 567.45 × 309.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.46x = 175,614.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,614.43/377.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.25

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