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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374, 561.52 and 266.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374, 561.52 and 266.40 is: 399.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374 : 561.52 = 266.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374/561.52 = 266.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374x = 561.52 × 266.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374x = 149,588.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,588.93/374
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.97

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