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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.73, 561.16 and 305.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.73, 561.16 and 305.02 is: 456.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.73 : 561.16 = 305.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.73/561.16 = 305.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.73x = 561.16 × 305.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.73x = 171,165.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,165.02/374.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.77

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