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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.12, 561.47 and 259.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.12, 561.47 and 259.37 is: 389.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.12 : 561.47 = 259.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.12/561.47 = 259.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.12x = 561.47 × 259.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.12x = 145,628.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,628.47/374.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.26

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