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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.68, 701.68 and 377.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.68, 701.68 and 377.12 is: 565.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.68 : 701.68 = 377.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.68/701.68 = 377.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.68x = 701.68 × 377.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.68x = 264,617.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,617.56/467.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.81

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