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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.45, 560.68 and 300.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.45, 560.68 and 300.96 is: 450.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.45 : 560.68 = 300.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.45/560.68 = 300.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.45x = 560.68 × 300.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.45x = 168,741.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,741.50/374.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.64

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