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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.76, 561.06 and 278.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.76, 561.06 and 278.28 is: 416.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.76 : 561.06 = 278.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.76/561.06 = 278.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.76x = 561.06 × 278.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.76x = 156,131.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,131.78/374.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.62

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