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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.35, 561.41 and 301.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.35, 561.41 and 301.05 is: 451.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.35 : 561.41 = 301.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.35/561.41 = 301.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.35x = 561.41 × 301.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.35x = 169,012.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,012.48/374.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.48

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