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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.63, 566.54 and 300.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.63, 566.54 and 300.88 is: 451.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.63 : 566.54 = 300.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.63/566.54 = 300.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.63x = 566.54 × 300.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.63x = 170,460.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,460.56/377.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.40

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