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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.50, 560.64 and 211.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.50, 560.64 and 211.30 is: 316.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.50 : 560.64 = 211.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.50/560.64 = 211.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.50x = 560.64 × 211.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.50x = 118,463.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,463.23/374.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.32

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