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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.43, 561.04 and 265.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.43, 561.04 and 265.69 is: 398.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.43 : 561.04 = 265.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.43/561.04 = 265.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.43x = 561.04 × 265.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.43x = 149,060.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,060.65/374.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.10

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