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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.68, 566.40 and 296.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.68, 566.40 and 296.56 is: 444.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.68 : 566.40 = 296.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.68/566.40 = 296.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.68x = 566.40 × 296.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.68x = 167,971.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,971.58/377.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.75

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