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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.10, 561.15 and 313.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.10, 561.15 and 313.35 is: 470.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.10 : 561.15 = 313.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.10/561.15 = 313.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.10x = 561.15 × 313.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.10x = 175,836.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,836.35/374.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.03

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