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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.61, 561.63 and 258.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.61, 561.63 and 258.72 is: 387.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.61 : 561.63 = 258.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.61/561.63 = 258.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.61x = 561.63 × 258.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.61x = 145,303.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,303.62/374.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.88

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