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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.78, 560.49 and 296.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.78, 560.49 and 296.56 is: 444.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.78 : 560.49 = 296.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.78/560.49 = 296.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.78x = 560.49 × 296.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.78x = 166,218.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,218.91/373.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.70

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