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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.33, 561.08 and 282.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.33, 561.08 and 282.73 is: 423.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.33 : 561.08 = 282.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.33/561.08 = 282.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.33x = 561.08 × 282.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.33x = 158,634.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,634.15/374.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.78

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