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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.24, 562.44 and 309.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.24, 562.44 and 309.44 is: 465.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.24 : 562.44 = 309.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.24/562.44 = 309.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.24x = 562.44 × 309.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.24x = 174,041.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,041.43/374.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.05

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