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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.12, 561.47 and 271.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.12, 561.47 and 271.44 is: 407.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.12 : 561.47 = 271.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.12/561.47 = 271.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.12x = 561.47 × 271.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.12x = 152,404.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,404.06/374.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.37

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