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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.42, 560.82 and 354.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.42, 560.82 and 354.26 is: 530.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.42 : 560.82 = 354.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.42/560.82 = 354.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.42x = 560.82 × 354.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.42x = 198,676.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,676.09/374.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.62

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