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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.68, 566.55 and 296.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.68, 566.55 and 296.38 is: 444.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.68 : 566.55 = 296.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.68/566.55 = 296.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.68x = 566.55 × 296.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.68x = 167,914.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,914.09/377.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.59

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