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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.34, 560.42 and 296.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.34, 560.42 and 296.79 is: 445.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.34 : 560.42 = 296.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.34/560.42 = 296.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.34x = 560.42 × 296.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.34x = 166,327.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,327.05/373.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.51

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