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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.86, 565.07 and 295.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.86, 565.07 and 295.67 is: 444.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.86 : 565.07 = 295.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.86/565.07 = 295.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.86x = 565.07 × 295.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.86x = 167,074.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,074.25/375.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.51

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