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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.20, 560.32 and 200.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.20, 560.32 and 200.56 is: 300.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.20 : 560.32 = 200.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.20/560.32 = 200.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.20x = 560.32 × 200.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.20x = 112,377.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,377.78/374.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.31

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