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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.16, 561.48 and 253.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.16, 561.48 and 253.20 is: 379.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.16 : 561.48 = 253.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.16/561.48 = 253.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.16x = 561.48 × 253.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.16x = 142,166.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,166.74/374.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.96

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