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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.36, 562.22 and 283.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.36, 562.22 and 283.69 is: 426.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.36 : 562.22 = 283.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.36/562.22 = 283.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.36x = 562.22 × 283.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.36x = 159,492.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,492.58/374.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.05

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