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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.15, 560.15 and 297.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.15, 560.15 and 297.23 is: 444.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.15 : 560.15 = 297.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.15/560.15 = 297.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.15x = 560.15 × 297.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.15x = 166,491.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,491.33/374.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.99

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