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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.44, 562.20 and 294.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.44, 562.20 and 294.16 is: 441.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.44 : 562.20 = 294.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.44/562.20 = 294.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.44x = 562.20 × 294.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.44x = 165,376.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,376.75/374.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.66

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