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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.97, 565.68 and 300.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.97, 565.68 and 300.20 is: 450.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.97 : 565.68 = 300.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.97/565.68 = 300.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.97x = 565.68 × 300.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.97x = 169,817.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,817.14/376.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.48

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