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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.31, 561.75 and 259.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.31, 561.75 and 259.56 is: 389.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.31 : 561.75 = 259.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.31/561.75 = 259.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.31x = 561.75 × 259.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.31x = 145,807.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,807.83/374.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.54

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