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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.74, 562.82 and 294.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.74, 562.82 and 294.14 is: 441.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.74 : 562.82 = 294.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.74/562.82 = 294.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.74x = 562.82 × 294.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.74x = 165,547.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,547.81/374.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.77

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