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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.14, 560.45 and 276.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.14, 560.45 and 276.93 is: 414.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.14 : 560.45 = 276.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.14/560.45 = 276.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.14x = 560.45 × 276.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.14x = 155,205.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,205.42/374.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.83

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