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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.27, 563.34 and 299.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.27, 563.34 and 299.35 is: 448.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.27 : 563.34 = 299.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.27/563.34 = 299.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.27x = 563.34 × 299.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.27x = 168,635.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,635.83/376.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.18

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