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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.45, 560.81 and 281.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.45, 560.81 and 281.99 is: 422.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.45 : 560.81 = 281.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.45/560.81 = 281.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.45x = 560.81 × 281.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.45x = 158,144.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,144.92/374.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.34

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