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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.85, 567.90 and 313.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.85, 567.90 and 313.27 is: 470.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.85 : 567.90 = 313.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.85/567.90 = 313.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.85x = 567.90 × 313.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.85x = 177,906.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,906.03/377.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.84

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