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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.40, 560.51 and 312.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.40, 560.51 and 312.84 is: 468.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.40 : 560.51 = 312.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.40/560.51 = 312.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.40x = 560.51 × 312.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.40x = 175,347.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,347.93/374.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.35

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