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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.19, 561.45 and 342.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.19, 561.45 and 342.35 is: 513.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.19 : 561.45 = 342.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.19/561.45 = 342.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.19x = 561.45 × 342.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.19x = 192,210.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,210.70/374.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.67

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