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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.37, 701.46 and 377.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.37, 701.46 and 377.19 is: 566.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.37 : 701.46 = 377.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.37/701.46 = 377.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.37x = 701.46 × 377.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.37x = 264,583.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,583.70/467.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.11

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