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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.24, 565.56 and 299.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.24, 565.56 and 299.96 is: 449.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.24 : 565.56 = 299.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.24/565.56 = 299.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.24x = 565.56 × 299.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.24x = 169,645.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,645.38/377.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.70

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