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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.37, 517.14 and 339.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.37, 517.14 and 339.44 is: 468.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.37 : 517.14 = 339.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.37/517.14 = 339.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.37x = 517.14 × 339.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.37x = 175,539.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,539.29/374.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.89

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