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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.76, 561.12 and 297.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.76, 561.12 and 297.36 is: 445.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.76 : 561.12 = 297.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.76/561.12 = 297.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.76x = 561.12 × 297.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.76x = 166,854.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,854.64/374.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.23

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