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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.88, 557.93 and 294.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.88, 557.93 and 294.88 is: 442.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.88 : 557.93 = 294.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.88/557.93 = 294.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.88x = 557.93 × 294.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.88x = 164,519.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,519.61/371.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.40

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