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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.48, 560.76 and 342.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.48, 560.76 and 342.80 is: 513.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.48 : 560.76 = 342.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.48/560.76 = 342.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.48x = 560.76 × 342.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.48x = 192,228.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,228.53/374.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.32

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