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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.47, 560.54 and 200.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.47, 560.54 and 200.70 is: 300.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.47 : 560.54 = 200.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.47/560.54 = 200.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.47x = 560.54 × 200.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.47x = 112,500.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,500.88/374.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.43

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