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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.95, 564.42 and 303.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.95, 564.42 and 303.46 is: 454.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.95 : 564.42 = 303.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.95/564.42 = 303.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.95x = 564.42 × 303.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.95x = 171,278.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,278.89/376.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.38

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