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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.22, 561.33 and 301.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.22, 561.33 and 301.93 is: 452.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.22 : 561.33 = 301.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.22/561.33 = 301.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.22x = 561.33 × 301.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.22x = 169,480.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,480.96/374.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.89

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