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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.19, 560.97 and 292.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.19, 560.97 and 292.79 is: 438.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.19 : 560.97 = 292.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.19/560.97 = 292.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.19x = 560.97 × 292.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.19x = 164,243.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,243.60/374.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.93

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