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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.91, 564.31 and 299.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.91, 564.31 and 299.77 is: 450.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.91 : 564.31 = 299.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.91/564.31 = 299.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.91x = 564.31 × 299.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.91x = 169,163.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,163.21/375.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.01

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