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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.14, 558.97 and 296.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.14, 558.97 and 296.24 is: 443.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.14 : 558.97 = 296.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.14/558.97 = 296.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.14x = 558.97 × 296.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.14x = 165,585.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,585.74/373.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.76

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