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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.22, 561.60 and 258.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.22, 561.60 and 258.36 is: 387.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.22 : 561.60 = 258.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.22/561.60 = 258.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.22x = 561.60 × 258.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.22x = 145,094.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,094.98/374.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.73

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