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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.72, 560.70 and 323.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.72, 560.70 and 323.96 is: 484.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.72 : 560.70 = 323.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.72/560.70 = 323.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.72x = 560.70 × 323.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.72x = 181,644.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,644.37/374.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.75

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