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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.55, 565.58 and 296.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.55, 565.58 and 296.01 is: 443.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.55 : 565.58 = 296.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.55/565.58 = 296.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.55x = 565.58 × 296.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.55x = 167,417.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,417.34/377.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.43

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