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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.32, 563.40 and 298.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.32, 563.40 and 298.80 is: 447.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.32 : 563.40 = 298.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.32/563.40 = 298.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.32x = 563.40 × 298.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.32x = 168,343.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,343.92/376.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.34

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