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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.13, 560.03 and 342.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.13, 560.03 and 342.23 is: 512.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.13 : 560.03 = 342.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.13/560.03 = 342.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.13x = 560.03 × 342.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.13x = 191,661.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,661.32/374.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.29

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