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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.58, 559.47 and 296.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.58, 559.47 and 296.03 is: 443.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.58 : 559.47 = 296.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.58/559.47 = 296.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.58x = 559.47 × 296.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.58x = 165,617.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,617.11/373.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.33

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