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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.68, 564.90 and 295.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.68, 564.90 and 295.56 is: 443.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.68 : 564.90 = 295.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.68/564.90 = 295.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.68x = 564.90 × 295.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.68x = 166,961.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,961.84/376.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.25

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