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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.03, 558.25 and 295.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.03, 558.25 and 295.34 is: 441.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.03 : 558.25 = 295.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.03/558.25 = 295.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.03x = 558.25 × 295.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.03x = 164,870.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,870.03/373.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.98

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