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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374, 560.94 and 265.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374, 560.94 and 265.46 is: 398.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374 : 560.94 = 265.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374/560.94 = 265.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374x = 560.94 × 265.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374x = 148,907.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,907.13/374
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.15

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