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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.58, 561.07 and 282.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.58, 561.07 and 282.26 is: 422.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.58 : 561.07 = 282.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.58/561.07 = 282.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.58x = 561.07 × 282.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.58x = 158,367.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,367.62/374.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.79

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