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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.70, 566.73 and 296.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.70, 566.73 and 296.70 is: 445.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.70 : 566.73 = 296.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.70/566.73 = 296.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.70x = 566.73 × 296.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.70x = 168,148.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,148.79/377.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.19

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