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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.10, 561.03 and 293.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.10, 561.03 and 293.10 is: 439.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.10 : 561.03 = 293.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.10/561.03 = 293.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.10x = 561.03 × 293.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.10x = 164,437.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,437.89/374.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.56

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