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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.28, 560.46 and 313.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.28, 560.46 and 313.26 is: 469.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.28 : 560.46 = 313.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.28/560.46 = 313.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.28x = 560.46 × 313.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.28x = 175,569.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,569.70/374.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.09

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