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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.93, 566.42 and 309.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.93, 566.42 and 309.57 is: 463.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.93 : 566.42 = 309.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.93/566.42 = 309.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.93x = 566.42 × 309.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.93x = 175,345.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,345.09/377.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.97

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