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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.86, 567.06 and 304.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.86, 567.06 and 304.96 is: 457.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.86 : 567.06 = 304.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.86/567.06 = 304.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.86x = 567.06 × 304.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.86x = 172,930.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,930.62/377.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.66

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