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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.68, 560.91 and 211.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.68, 560.91 and 211.87 is: 317.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.68 : 560.91 = 211.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.68/560.91 = 211.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.68x = 560.91 × 211.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.68x = 118,840.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,840.00/374.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.18

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