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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.93, 567.04 and 305.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.93, 567.04 and 305.48 is: 458.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.93 : 567.04 = 305.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.93/567.04 = 305.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.93x = 567.04 × 305.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.93x = 173,219.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,219.05/377.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.34

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