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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374, 562.20 and 347.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374, 562.20 and 347.28 is: 522.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374 : 562.20 = 347.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374/562.20 = 347.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374x = 562.20 × 347.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374x = 195,240.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,240.82/374
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.03

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