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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.56, 561.20 and 277.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.56, 561.20 and 277.12 is: 415.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.56 : 561.20 = 277.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.56/561.20 = 277.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.56x = 561.20 × 277.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.56x = 155,519.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,519.74/374.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.21

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