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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.55, 561.08 and 293.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.55, 561.08 and 293.01 is: 438.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.55 : 561.08 = 293.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.55/561.08 = 293.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.55x = 561.08 × 293.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.55x = 164,402.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,402.78/374.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.93

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