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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.36, 561.84 and 271.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.36, 561.84 and 271.69 is: 407.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.36 : 561.84 = 271.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.36/561.84 = 271.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.36x = 561.84 × 271.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.36x = 152,646.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,646.31/374.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.75

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