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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.68, 562.24 and 343.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.68, 562.24 and 343.69 is: 515.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.68 : 562.24 = 343.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.68/562.24 = 343.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.68x = 562.24 × 343.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.68x = 193,238.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,238.45/374.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.75

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