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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.19, 561.03 and 258.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.19, 561.03 and 258.03 is: 386.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.19 : 561.03 = 258.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.19/561.03 = 258.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.19x = 561.03 × 258.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.19x = 144,762.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,762.57/374.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.87

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