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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.42, 561.17 and 211.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.42, 561.17 and 211.77 is: 317.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.42 : 561.17 = 211.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.42/561.17 = 211.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.42x = 561.17 × 211.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.42x = 118,839.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,839.50/374.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.39

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