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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.89, 566.84 and 207.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.89, 566.84 and 207.97 is: 311.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.89 : 566.84 = 207.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.89/566.84 = 207.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.89x = 566.84 × 207.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.89x = 117,884.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,884.67/377.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.96

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