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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.32, 560.84 and 265.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.32, 560.84 and 265.56 is: 397.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.32 : 560.84 = 265.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.32/560.84 = 265.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.32x = 560.84 × 265.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.32x = 148,936.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,936.67/374.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.89

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