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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.09, 560.60 and 318.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.09, 560.60 and 318.96 is: 477.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.09 : 560.60 = 318.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.09/560.60 = 318.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.09x = 560.60 × 318.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.09x = 178,807.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,807.38/374.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.99

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