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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.64, 564.79 and 295.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.64, 564.79 and 295.31 is: 442.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.64 : 564.79 = 295.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.64/564.79 = 295.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.64x = 564.79 × 295.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.64x = 166,788.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,788.13/376.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.83

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