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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.16, 562.82 and 294.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.16, 562.82 and 294.12 is: 440.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.16 : 562.82 = 294.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.16/562.82 = 294.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.16x = 562.82 × 294.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.16x = 165,535.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,535.15/376.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.07

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