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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.53, 568.33 and 270.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.53, 568.33 and 270.07 is: 406.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.53 : 568.33 = 270.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.53/568.33 = 270.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.53x = 568.33 × 270.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.53x = 153,488.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,488.31/377.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.56

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