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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.58, 564.26 and 295.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.58, 564.26 and 295.18 is: 442.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.58 : 564.26 = 295.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.58/564.26 = 295.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.58x = 564.26 × 295.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.58x = 166,558.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,558.27/376.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.29

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