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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.40, 560.88 and 293.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.40, 560.88 and 293.28 is: 439.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.40 : 560.88 = 293.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.40/560.88 = 293.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.40x = 560.88 × 293.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.40x = 164,494.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,494.89/374.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.36

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