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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.00, 561.80 and 305.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.00, 561.80 and 305.69 is: 459.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.00 : 561.80 = 305.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.00/561.80 = 305.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.00x = 561.80 × 305.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.00x = 171,734.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,734.60/374.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.19

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