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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376, 562.98 and 295

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376, 562.98 and 295 is: 441.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376 : 562.98 = 295 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376/562.98 = 295/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376x = 562.98 × 295
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376x = 166,079.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,079.10/376
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.70

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