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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.09, 565.85 and 294.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.09, 565.85 and 294.60 is: 442.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.09 : 565.85 = 294.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.09/565.85 = 294.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.09x = 565.85 × 294.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.09x = 166,699.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,699.49/377.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.06

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