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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.63, 517.49 and 339.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.63, 517.49 and 339.69 is: 469.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.63 : 517.49 = 339.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.63/517.49 = 339.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.63x = 517.49 × 339.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.63x = 175,785.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,785.77/374.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.23

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