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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.20, 565.98 and 296.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.20, 565.98 and 296.20 is: 444.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.20 : 565.98 = 296.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.20/565.98 = 296.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.20x = 565.98 × 296.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.20x = 167,643.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,643.28/377.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.44

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