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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.29, 564.89 and 300.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.29, 564.89 and 300.20 is: 450.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.29 : 564.89 = 300.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.29/564.89 = 300.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.29x = 564.89 × 300.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.29x = 169,575.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,575.65/376.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.65

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