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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.48, 561.44 and 258.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.48, 561.44 and 258.60 is: 387.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.48 : 561.44 = 258.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.48/561.44 = 258.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.48x = 561.44 × 258.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.48x = 145,185.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,185.58/374.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.70

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