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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.43, 563.90 and 294.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.43, 563.90 and 294.89 is: 441.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.43 : 563.90 = 294.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.43/563.90 = 294.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.43x = 563.90 × 294.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.43x = 166,284.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,284.18/376.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.75

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