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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.92, 564.48 and 295.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.92, 564.48 and 295.20 is: 442.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.92 : 564.48 = 295.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.92/564.48 = 295.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.92x = 564.48 × 295.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.92x = 166,634.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,634.50/376.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.10

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