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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.24, 560.82 and 271.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.24, 560.82 and 271.28 is: 406.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.24 : 560.82 = 271.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.24/560.82 = 271.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.24x = 560.82 × 271.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.24x = 152,139.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,139.25/374.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.53

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