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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.08, 561.22 and 316.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.08, 561.22 and 316.16 is: 474.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.08 : 561.22 = 316.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.08/561.22 = 316.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.08x = 561.22 × 316.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.08x = 177,435.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,435.32/374.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.32

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