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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.49, 560.88 and 211.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.49, 560.88 and 211.77 is: 317.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.49 : 560.88 = 211.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.49/560.88 = 211.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.49x = 560.88 × 211.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.49x = 118,777.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,777.56/374.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.17

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