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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.50, 561.63 and 266.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.50, 561.63 and 266.02 is: 398.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.50 : 561.63 = 266.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.50/561.63 = 266.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.50x = 561.63 × 266.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.50x = 149,404.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,404.81/374.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.94

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