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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.53, 517.21 and 354.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.53, 517.21 and 354.08 is: 488.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.53 : 517.21 = 354.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.53/517.21 = 354.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.53x = 517.21 × 354.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.53x = 183,134.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,134.16/374.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.97

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