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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.12, 560.76 and 302.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.12, 560.76 and 302.04 is: 452.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.12 : 560.76 = 302.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.12/560.76 = 302.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.12x = 560.76 × 302.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.12x = 169,371.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,371.95/374.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.72

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