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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.16, 565.44 and 295.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.16, 565.44 and 295.80 is: 443.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.16 : 565.44 = 295.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.16/565.44 = 295.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.16x = 565.44 × 295.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.16x = 167,257.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,257.15/377.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.46

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