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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.57, 565.14 and 296.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.57, 565.14 and 296.57 is: 443.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.57 : 565.14 = 296.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.57/565.14 = 296.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.57x = 565.14 × 296.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.57x = 167,606.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,606.09/377.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.90

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