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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.89, 560.09 and 296.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.89, 560.09 and 296.99 is: 444.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.89 : 560.09 = 296.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.89/560.09 = 296.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.89x = 560.09 × 296.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.89x = 166,339.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,339.07/373.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.89

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