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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.88, 559.92 and 297.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.88, 559.92 and 297.93 is: 444.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.88 : 559.92 = 297.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.88/559.92 = 297.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.88x = 559.92 × 297.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.88x = 166,816.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,816.97/374.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.99

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