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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.97, 566.94 and 296.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.97, 566.94 and 296.87 is: 445.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.97 : 566.94 = 296.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.97/566.94 = 296.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.97x = 566.94 × 296.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.97x = 168,304.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,304.64/377.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.29

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