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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.62, 561.94 and 211.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.62, 561.94 and 211.14 is: 316.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.62 : 561.94 = 211.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.62/561.94 = 211.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.62x = 561.94 × 211.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.62x = 118,646.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,646.08/374.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.71

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