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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.63, 561.94 and 293.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.63, 561.94 and 293.63 is: 440.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.63 : 561.94 = 293.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.63/561.94 = 293.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.63x = 561.94 × 293.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.63x = 164,998.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,998.90/374.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.44

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