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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.24, 560.80 and 271.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.24, 560.80 and 271.36 is: 406.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.24 : 560.80 = 271.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.24/560.80 = 271.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.24x = 560.80 × 271.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.24x = 152,178.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,178.69/374.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.63

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