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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.03, 560.12 and 308.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.03, 560.12 and 308.63 is: 462.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.03 : 560.12 = 308.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.03/560.12 = 308.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.03x = 560.12 × 308.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.03x = 172,867.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,867.04/374.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.18

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