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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.74, 560.27 and 342.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.74, 560.27 and 342.99 is: 514.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.74 : 560.27 = 342.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.74/560.27 = 342.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.74x = 560.27 × 342.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.74x = 192,165.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,165.29/373.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.17

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