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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.88, 567.20 and 309.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.88, 567.20 and 309.48 is: 464.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.88 : 567.20 = 309.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.88/567.20 = 309.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.88x = 567.20 × 309.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.88x = 175,537.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,537.06/377.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.53

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