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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.92, 567.17 and 304.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.92, 567.17 and 304.97 is: 457.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.92 : 567.17 = 304.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.92/567.17 = 304.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.92x = 567.17 × 304.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.92x = 172,966.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,966.24/377.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.69

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