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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.62, 565.95 and 304.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.62, 565.95 and 304.53 is: 456.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.62 : 565.95 = 304.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.62/565.95 = 304.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.62x = 565.95 × 304.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.62x = 172,348.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,348.75/377.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.41

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