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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.67, 560.95 and 345.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.67, 560.95 and 345.96 is: 517.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.67 : 560.95 = 345.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.67/560.95 = 345.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.67x = 560.95 × 345.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.67x = 194,066.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,066.26/374.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.97

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