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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.40, 564.08 and 294.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.40, 564.08 and 294.23 is: 440.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.40 : 564.08 = 294.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.40/564.08 = 294.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.40x = 564.08 × 294.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.40x = 165,969.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,969.20/376.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.94

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