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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.86, 564.50 and 295.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.86, 564.50 and 295.27 is: 443.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.86 : 564.50 = 295.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.86/564.50 = 295.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.86x = 564.50 × 295.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.86x = 166,679.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,679.24/375.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.46

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