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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.78, 561.79 and 283.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.78, 561.79 and 283.20 is: 424.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.78 : 561.79 = 283.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.78/561.79 = 283.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.78x = 561.79 × 283.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.78x = 159,095.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,095.58/374.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.51

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