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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.95, 566.32 and 300.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.95, 566.32 and 300.50 is: 450.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.95 : 566.32 = 300.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.95/566.32 = 300.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.95x = 566.32 × 300.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.95x = 170,179.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,179.16/377.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.27

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