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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.46, 561 and 271.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.46, 561 and 271.49 is: 406.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.46 : 561 = 271.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.46/561 = 271.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.46x = 561 × 271.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.46x = 152,305.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,305.89/374.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.73

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