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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.60, 560.88 and 314.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.60, 560.88 and 314.06 is: 470.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.60 : 560.88 = 314.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.60/560.88 = 314.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.60x = 560.88 × 314.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.60x = 176,149.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,149.97/374.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.23

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