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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.38, 560.41 and 342.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.38, 560.41 and 342.48 is: 512.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.38 : 560.41 = 342.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.38/560.41 = 342.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.38x = 560.41 × 342.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.38x = 191,927.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,927.50/374.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.66

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