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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.20, 561.62 and 283.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.20, 561.62 and 283.32 is: 425.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.20 : 561.62 = 283.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.20/561.62 = 283.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.20x = 561.62 × 283.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.20x = 159,118.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,118.18/374.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.22

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