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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.34, 561.57 and 211.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.34, 561.57 and 211.83 is: 317.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.34 : 561.57 = 211.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.34/561.57 = 211.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.34x = 561.57 × 211.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.34x = 118,957.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,957.37/374.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.78

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