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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.40, 563.84 and 298.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.40, 563.84 and 298.96 is: 447.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.40 : 563.84 = 298.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.40/563.84 = 298.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.40x = 563.84 × 298.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.40x = 168,565.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,565.61/376.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.84

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