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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.37, 560.57 and 294.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.37, 560.57 and 294.41 is: 440.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.37 : 560.57 = 294.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.37/560.57 = 294.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.37x = 560.57 × 294.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.37x = 165,033.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,033.14/374.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.83

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