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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.40, 566.46 and 296.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.40, 566.46 and 296.04 is: 444.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.40 : 566.46 = 296.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.40/566.46 = 296.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.40x = 566.46 × 296.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.40x = 167,694.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,694.82/377.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.34

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