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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.46, 560.58 and 301.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.46, 560.58 and 301.56 is: 451.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.46 : 560.58 = 301.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.46/560.58 = 301.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.46x = 560.58 × 301.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.46x = 169,048.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,048.50/374.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.45

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