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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.76, 565.90 and 296.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.76, 565.90 and 296.28 is: 445.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.76 : 565.90 = 296.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.76/565.90 = 296.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.76x = 565.90 × 296.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.76x = 167,664.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,664.85/376.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.02

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