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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.84, 565.68 and 305.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.84, 565.68 and 305.48 is: 457.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.84 : 565.68 = 305.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.84/565.68 = 305.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.84x = 565.68 × 305.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.84x = 172,803.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,803.93/377.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.35

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