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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.29, 562.09 and 323.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.29, 562.09 and 323.76 is: 486.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.29 : 562.09 = 323.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.29/562.09 = 323.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.29x = 562.09 × 323.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.29x = 181,984.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,984.16/374.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.21

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