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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.74, 560.60 and 323.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.74, 560.60 and 323.93 is: 484.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.74 : 560.60 = 323.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.74/560.60 = 323.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.74x = 560.60 × 323.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.74x = 181,594.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,594.82/374.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.59

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