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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.83, 565.91 and 295.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.83, 565.91 and 295.36 is: 442.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.83 : 565.91 = 295.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.83/565.91 = 295.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.83x = 565.91 × 295.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.83x = 167,144.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,144.29/377.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.38

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