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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.40, 560.64 and 309.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.40, 560.64 and 309.60 is: 463.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.40 : 560.64 = 309.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.40/560.64 = 309.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.40x = 560.64 × 309.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.40x = 173,574.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,574.14/374.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.61

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