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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.15, 560.72 and 293.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.15, 560.72 and 293.02 is: 439.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.15 : 560.72 = 293.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.15/560.72 = 293.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.15x = 560.72 × 293.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.15x = 164,301.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,301.51/374.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.13

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