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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.12, 560.36 and 258.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.12, 560.36 and 258.28 is: 386.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.12 : 560.36 = 258.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.12/560.36 = 258.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.12x = 560.36 × 258.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.12x = 144,729.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,729.78/374.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.85

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