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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.58, 567.17 and 319.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.58, 567.17 and 319.92 is: 480.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.58 : 567.17 = 319.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.58/567.17 = 319.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.58x = 567.17 × 319.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.58x = 181,449.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,449.03/377.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.56

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