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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377, 564.48 and 296

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377, 564.48 and 296 is: 443.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377 : 564.48 = 296 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377/564.48 = 296/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377x = 564.48 × 296
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377x = 167,086.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,086.08/377
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.20

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