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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.72, 564 and 295.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.72, 564 and 295.20 is: 441.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.72 : 564 = 295.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.72/564 = 295.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.72x = 564 × 295.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.72x = 166,492.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,492.80/376.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.95

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