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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.36, 562.82 and 294.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.36, 562.82 and 294.17 is: 442.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.36 : 562.82 = 294.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.36/562.82 = 294.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.36x = 562.82 × 294.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.36x = 165,560.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,560.47/374.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.26

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